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What is the fear of darkness called? |
Achluophobia Acrophobia Aerophobia None of these |
Achluophobia |
The answer is Achluophobia.
Achluophobia is the fear of darkness. It is a type of specific phobia, which is an irrational fear of a specific object or situation. People with achluophobia may experience anxiety, panic, or even a full-blown phobia when they are in the dark. They may avoid dark places altogether, or they may only be able to tolerate them in certain situations. |