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Phobias Starter Trivia Quiz

An easy one for those who have fear of difficult questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sakansh. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sakansh

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,750

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
705

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The fear of closed spaces is Agoraphobia.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Somya and I went to a fair. A lot of people were present there buying something or the other. A huge mob was also out on a procession to save electricity. I urged him to come with me to the ice-cream shop. But, I saw a a look of fear on his face. I deduced that he had demophobia. Can you tell me what was my friend so afraid of? Hint

crowds

processions

ice-cream

lights

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Question 3 of 10

3. A friend of mine was really clumsy and he was scared of using a hammer because he kept hitting his finger. I realized he has algophobia. What is this a fear of? Hint

fear of wood

fear of pain

fear of losing a fingernail

fear of splinters

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Question 4 of 10

4. Toddlers usually cry on hearing the name of a hospital or of a doctor. This is a temporary symptom of trypanophobia in kids. Tell me that the fear of what bothers them so much? Hint

hospitals

operations

doctors

injections

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Question 5 of 10

5. No one likes to go to hospitals. People fear it too. Something related to it - Pharmacophobia? Hint

fear of medicines

fear of stretchers

fear of syringes

fear of hospitals

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Question 6 of 10

6. Living in a closed house days together may be a headache to anyone. A typical anxiety disorder often defined as a fear of closed spaces. What is this better known as: Hint

thrombophobia

homophobia

claustrophobia

mecophobia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Plants need light for making food. We need light to study and perform our various duties. Hence,a question related to it. Achluophobia is the fear of: Hint

no light

white light

sunlight

red light

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pyrophobia is the fear of fire.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mohan and I went to Dubai for a leisure trip taking some rest from our tiring work. One of the major tourist attractions is the Burj Khalifa. We took the elevator and reached the halfway view point. I looked out of the window and enjoyed a splendid view of the county. Thereafter, I called Mohan for the same but found him sitting in the waiting room looking very much depressed. Soon, it was clear that he had acrophobia. Can you tell me what is that a fear of? Hint

elevator

windows

view point

height

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Question 10 of 10

10. Water is the most essential component of our life. Without water, life would not have been possible. So, it would be sinful not keeping a question on it! The fear of water is better known as: Hint

both of these

aquaphobia

hydrophobia

neither of these

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The fear of closed spaces is Agoraphobia.

Answer: False

Agoraphobia is a fear of being outside or otherwise being in a situation from which one either cannot escape or from which escaping would be difficult or humiliating.

Answer: crowds

Demophobia is an exaggerated or irrational fear of crowds or masses or people. Many people have it, mostly because of anxiety.

3. A friend of mine was really clumsy and he was scared of using a hammer because he kept hitting his finger. I realized he has algophobia. What is this a fear of?

Answer: fear of pain

Algophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of pain. The fear is excessive, beyond that which is expected under the circumstances, producing an anxiety reaction.

4. Toddlers usually cry on hearing the name of a hospital or of a doctor. This is a temporary symptom of trypanophobia in kids. Tell me that the fear of what bothers them so much?

Answer: injections

Trypanophobia is the extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or hypodermic needles etc.

5. No one likes to go to hospitals. People fear it too. Something related to it - Pharmacophobia?

Answer: fear of medicines

Pharmacophobia (also known as medication phobia) is a fear of the use of medicines and other treatment. In severe, excessive and irrational cases it may be a type of specific phobia.

6. Living in a closed house days together may be a headache to anyone. A typical anxiety disorder often defined as a fear of closed spaces. What is this better known as:

Answer: claustrophobia

Claustrophobia is the fear of having no escape and being closed in. It is typically classified as an anxiety disorder and often results in panic attack.

7. Plants need light for making food. We need light to study and perform our various duties. Hence,a question related to it. Achluophobia is the fear of:

Answer: no light

Psychological fear of the dark or night is called achluophobia. Next time be careful when you play the dark room? Don't let an achluophobic get in and frighten him out of his wits!

8. Pyrophobia is the fear of fire.

Answer: True

Pyrophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of fire. Many people don't like fire. Really!

Answer: height

Acrophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of heights. People afraid of heights! Yes, this could be one.

10. Water is the most essential component of our life. Without water, life would not have been possible. So, it would be sinful not keeping a question on it! The fear of water is better known as:

Answer: both of these

Hydrophobia (also called Aquaphobia) is an abnormal and persistent fear of water. It's common and a symptom of rabies too.

Source: Author Sakansh

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