stupidphobiacategoryphobia

Fear or anxiety related to the concept of categorizing things as stupid

Fear of stupidphobiacategory

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Encountering situations involving categorization Fear of being labeled as stupid

coping strategies

Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to triggering situations
Positive affirmations

risk factors

  • • Past negative experiences with labeling or categorization
  • • Underlying anxiety disorders

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Emerges from a fear of judgment or negative evaluation related to intelligence or perception

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