phobia

Definition:
A persistent, irrational fear of some specific object, situation, or activity that poses little or no real danger. Gen Psych, Chapter 12, pp.386.

Examples:
A college student who was injured in a car crash may avoid the intersection where the crash occurred, even though the detour may be out of the way and take more time. pp. 387

The fear of phobias is called phobophobia.

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Analogies:
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Mnemonics:
P: Personal H: Horrific O: Outright B: Brutal I: Irrational A: Anxiety

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