tetartophobia

Tetartophobia is the fear of the number four or fear of anything related to the number four, such as the fourth position in a sequence.

Fear of fourths

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Encountering the number four or situations involving the number four

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to the feared number

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experiences
  • • Genetic predisposition

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

The fear of numbers, including tetartophobia, has roots in cultural beliefs and superstitions.

related phobias

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