Question

Cynophobia is fear of-
A. Open sky
B. Dogs
C. Darkness
D. Heights

Answer 1

Hint: Just try to remember the meaning of the word “cyno”, we know that “phobia” means fear. By breaking the word and trying to figure their meanings, it can be easier to memorise the different types of phobia.

Complete answer:
Fear of dogs is called cynophobia. A person who has it experiences fear when a dog approaches them or even when they think of dogs. It can be both irrational and persistent. It’s not just an uncomfortable feeling with barking or being around dogs. Instead, it interferes with daily life and may trigger a number of symptoms which are as follows-
Physical symptoms- following things might happen-
> trouble in breathing
> dizziness
> rapid heart rate
> chest pain
> shaking or trembling
> upset stomach
> hot or cold flashes
> sweating
emotional symptoms- these includes following states-
> feeling you may pass out or die
> panic or anxiety attacks
> detached feeling from self
> loss of control
> intense need to escape situations that trigger fear
> feeling powerless over your fear

Around 7 to 9 percent of people experience it, it is a type of mental disorder. It might develop due to past experiences or even knowing of other people’s experiences.it can be self-diagnosed, if someone is observing change in their behaviour due to presence or thought of dogs might consider consulting a psychiatrist.

Thus, the correct answer is – B. dogs.

Note: As discussed above, it is clear that cynophobia is the fear of dogs, let’s find out the terms for other given fears-
Fear of open sky- casadastraphobia
Fear of darkness- nyctophobia
Fear of height- acrophobia