Phonophobia

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/phonophobia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the clinical designations?Also known as ligyrophobia or sonophobia
2. What is the diagnostic classification?A specific phobia, a type of anxiety disorder
3. Why do some kids feel scared of everyday sounds?Loud or sudden noises, or scary experiences, can make the brain think the sound is dangerous, and the fear can grow over time.
4. How does phonophobia affect a person's day?It can make them worry a lot, avoid places where sounds happen, and feel anxious even when there is no real danger.

Specific Phobia: An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or sound.
Anticipatory Anxiety: The psychological distress and fear experienced in the period leading up to an anticipated stressful event or trigger.
Exposure Therapy: A psychological treatment that involves gradually exposing individuals to feared objects or situations in a safe and controlled manner.
Etiology: The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.