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What is the most common phobia?
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Expert Answer
Arachnophobia (fear of spiders) and ophidiophobia (fear of snakes) are most common, likely due to evolutionary preparedness. Social phobia (social anxiety disorder) is the most common anxiety disorder. Specific phobias affect ~12% of people at some point. Most are treatable with exposure therapy.
Key Insight
Arachnophobia (fear of spiders) and ophidiophobia (fear of snakes) are most common, likely due to evolutionary preparedness.
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