cainophobia
Cainophobia is the fear of newness or novelty.
Fear of newness, novelty
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering new situations or environments
Facing unfamiliar objects or concepts
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to new stimuli
risk factors
- • Negative past experiences with new things
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of newness has likely been present throughout human history, but the term cainophobia is a modern construct.
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