arkoudaphobia
Fear of bears
Fear of bears
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Encountering a bear in the wild
Seeing pictures or videos of bears
Visiting places where bears are present
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to bear-related stimuli
risk factors
- • Previous negative experiences with bears
- • Exposure to media depicting bears as threats
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Humans have historically feared large predators like bears due to their potential danger.
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