Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Phobia

Question:

Given the name of the phobia:
Fear of dolls.

Options:

Noctiphobia

Pediophobia

Thermophobia

Theophobia

Correct Answer:

Pediophobia

Explanation:

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

The other phobias you mentioned are:

  • Noctiphobia is the fear of the night.
  • Thermophobia is the fear of heat.
  • Theophobia is the fear of God.