bufonophobia
Bufonophobia is the fear of toads.
Fear of toads
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering a toad in person
Seeing images or videos of toads
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to toads
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving toads
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Phobias of animals like toads may have roots in evolutionary survival instincts.
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