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fear or reluctance of making or taking telephone calls Teratophobia fear of giving birth to a monster [38] or a disfigured foetus [39] Tetraphobia: fear of the number 4: Thalassophobia: fear of the sea, or fear of being in the ocean: Thanatophobia: fear of dying, a synonym of death anxiety; not to be confused with necrophobia: Thermophobia
During the second initiation period, where the candidates are placed in a virtual reality simulation to see how they deal with their greatest fears (for Tris, it is being attacked by crows, which is symbolic of not having power or control; drowning, symbolic of being trapped and powerless, being tied and burned to death; intimacy, symbolic of ...
The fear reaction is excessive and unwarranted. Note: adults who suffer from anxiety disorders usually accept that their fear reaction was disproportionate to the situation; however, children may not have the cognitive abilities to make this realization depending on age and maturity. [1]
Their greatest fear is outliving their savings and investments. ... That comes as middle-class Americans expect to live to a median age of 90, over a decade more than the US's current life ...
According to a recent report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, only 21% (one in five people) of the middle class believe they have enough saved for a comfortable retirement. The...
Every generation sees its fair share of struggles, and Gen X is no exception. This cohort, known for being highly independent, exceedingly resourceful and more than a little cynical, is nearing...
A phobia is an anxiety disorder, defined by an irrational, unrealistic, persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. [7] [8] [9] [1] Phobias typically result in a rapid onset of fear and are usually present for more than six months. [1]
The term comes from the Greek γέρων – gerōn, "old man" [1] and φόβος – phobos, "fear". [2] Gerontophobia that stems from a fear of aging has been linked to thanatophobia, as fear of old age can be a precursor to fear of death. [3] Gerontophobia can be caused by stereotypes of elderly people displayed in the media. [4]