coyotephobia
Coyotephobia is the irrational fear of coyotes, leading to intense anxiety and avoidance behavior when encountering or even thinking about these animals.
Fear of coyotes
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering a coyote in the wild or urban areas
Hearing coyote howls or seeing visual representations of coyotes
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
Seeking support from a therapist or support group
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving coyotes
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Historically, humans have feared predators like coyotes due to their potential threat to livestock and occasionally to humans.
related phobias
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