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Explain what is meant by "crashophobia."

   Explain what is meant by "crashophobia."

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John C. Hull 10th Edition

Chapter 20, Problem 7

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07/31/2021

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" It refers to an irrational fear or anxiety related to being involved in or experiencing a crash, typically in the context of transportation accidents. People with crashophobia may have intense feelings of fear, panic, or distress when traveling by car, plane, Show more…

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Key Concepts

Phobia

A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that leads to avoidance behavior and significant distress when encountered. Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder wherein the individual’s reaction is disproportionate to the actual danger presented by the stimulus.

Specific Phobia

A specific phobia refers to an irrational fear that is limited to a particular situation or object. In the context of crashophobia, this specific phobia involves a pronounced fear of crashes, such as vehicular accidents, where the anxiety response may extend to avoiding situations that could potentially lead to such events.

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