materphobia
Materphobia is the fear of Tow Mater, a fictional character from the movie Cars.
Fear of Tow Mater
Severity
Mild
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
3/10
common triggers
Seeing images or representations of Tow Mater
Watching movies or shows featuring the character
coping strategies
Gradual exposure to the character
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience related to the character
- • General anxiety or sensitivity to media influences
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emerges from exposure to the character in media and entertainment
related phobias
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