francinephobia
Francinephobia is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational fear or aversion towards the character Francine Frensky from the children's animated television series Arthur.
Fear of Francine Frensky
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Watching Arthur episodes
Seeing images or merchandise featuring Francine Frensky
coping strategies
Gradual exposure to the character
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from mental health professionals
risk factors
- • Past negative experiences related to the character
- • Underlying anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emergence of specific phobias related to popular media characters
related phobias
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