printerphobia
Printerphobia is a specific phobia characterized by an intense fear or anxiety related to printers. It falls under the category of situational phobias, which involve fear of specific situations or objects.
Fear of printers, branch of syskeviphobia ( appliances)
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Hearing the sound of printing, seeing a printer in operation, interacting with a printer
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience with a printer
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
- • High-stress levels
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of technology and machinery has been present throughout history, with advancements in technology often triggering new fears.
related phobias
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