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What is the definition or description of: fear of spiders and arachnids?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Arachnophobia: is an irrational fear of spiders/ arachnids.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Irrational fear?
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Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 43 years experience
Irrational Fear: Irrational fear is fear that is not based on reality.
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Last updated May 19, 2017
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