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What is the definition or description of: fear of spiders and arachnids?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Arachnophobia: is an irrational fear of spiders/ arachnids.
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What is the definition or description of: Irrational fear?

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Dr. Judith Tellerman
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
Irrational Fear: Irrational fear is fear that is not based on reality.
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