sophophobia
Sophophobia is the fear of learning, which can manifest as anxiety or avoidance when faced with new information or educational settings.
Fear of learning
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Classrooms
Books
Tests
Exams
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to learning situations
Seeking support from teachers or counselors
risk factors
- • Past negative learning experiences
- • Perfectionism
- • Performance anxiety
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, fear of learning may have been influenced by negative educational experiences or performance pressure.
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