actiophobia
Actiophobia is the fear or aversion to action films, typically due to the intense and thrilling nature of the genre.
Fear of action films
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Visual and auditory stimulation from action sequences
Violence and intense scenes depicted in action movies
coping strategies
Gradual exposure to milder action films
Engaging in relaxation techniques during movie-watching
Seeking support from friends or professionals
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience related to action movies
- • Sensitivity to intense visual and auditory stimuli
Scientific Classification
Media-related phobia
Historical Context
Actiophobia may have emerged with the rise of action films in popular culture, becoming a specific subset of media-related phobias.
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