deephobia
Deephobia is an irrational fear or anxiety related to receiving grades with the letter 'D'. It can lead to significant distress and avoidance behaviors.
Fear of getting d's in grades
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Receiving grades with the letter 'D'
Fear of failure
Pressure to perform academically
coping strategies
Setting realistic academic goals
Seeking support from teachers or counselors
Developing a growth mindset towards learning
risk factors
- • High academic expectations
- • Past academic failures
- • Perfectionistic tendencies
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Deephobia may stem from past negative experiences related to academic performance or societal pressure to excel in education.
related phobias
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