heresyphobia
Heresyphobia, or Hereiophobia, is the fear of challenges to official doctrine or of radical deviation.
Fear of challenges to official doctrine or of radical deviation Heresyphobia or Hereiophobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering differing beliefs or opinions
Debates on controversial topics
coping strategies
Seeking education and understanding
Engaging in open-minded discussions
risk factors
- • Rigid belief systems
- • Fear of change or uncertainty
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Rooted in historical periods of religious or political conformity and persecution of dissenters.
related phobias
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