mcqueenphobia
Mcqueenphobia is the irrational fear of Lightning McQueen, a fictional anthropomorphic race car character from the Pixar movie 'Cars'. Individuals with this phobia may experience extreme anxiety, panic attacks, or avoidance behaviors when exposed to images, toys, or references of Lightning McQueen.
Fear of Lightning McQueen McQueenphobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Seeing images or merchandise of Lightning McQueen
Watching 'Cars' movie or related media
coping strategies
Slow and controlled breathing
Progressive muscle relaxation
Positive self-talk
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience related to Lightning McQueen or 'Cars' franchise
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emergence of phobias related to popular media characters with increased exposure through movies, TV shows, and merchandise.
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