gnosiophobia
Gnosiophobia is the fear of knowledge or learning.
Fear of knowledge
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Encountering new information
Educational environments
Intellectual discussions
coping strategies
Slow exposure to new information
Educational support
Mindfulness practices
risk factors
- • Traumatic learning experiences
- • High expectations
- • Perfectionism
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of knowledge may stem from past negative learning experiences or fear of the unknown.
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