Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

Given the name of the phobia:


Fear of dogs

Options:

Cellophobia

Cynophobia

Ergophobia

Dispophobia

Correct Answer:

Cynophobia

Explanation:

The correct answer is ☀ Cynophobia. Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. It is an irrational or disproportionate fear that can cause people to avoid dogs altogether, or to experience severe anxiety when they are around dogs.

The other phobias you mentioned are:

  • Cellophobia is the fear of cells.
  • Ergophobia is the persistent fear of work or finding employment.
  • Dispophobia is the fear of ugliness.