Guess the Phobia
The Presentation
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What is Arachnophobia?
Fear of spiders
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Where does the term "phobia" come from?
From the Greek God Phobos
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What is Odontophobia or Dentophobia?
Is the fear of dentistry and of receiving dental care
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What is one symptom of Astraphobia? (fear of lightning and thunder)
Sweating, shaking crying during a thunderstorm, seeking shelter beyond normal protection from a storm Obsession with the weather forecast Inability to go about normal activities outside your home
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What is Acrophobia?
The fear of heights that lead to anxiety attacks and avoidance of high spaces
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Who are usually affected by Astraphobia?
Children
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What is Somniphobia or Hypnophobia?
Fear of falling asleep and not waking up
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What is the area of brain affected?
Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex
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