askophobia
A fear or aversion towards asking questions.
Fear of asking questions
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Fear of being judged
Fear of appearing ignorant
Fear of rejection or criticism
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to questioning situations
risk factors
- • Low self-esteem
- • Social anxiety disorder
- • Past traumatic experiences
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from past negative experiences or social anxiety.
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