A Phobia presents itself in a number of categories and is a source of fear and anxiety for a person.

A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Image: Phobia Stock Photos

Phobia of the Day: What is Technophobia?

A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an irrational response.

by Arnold Charles

20-08-2023 10:24

in Offbeat

A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving fear of a situation or object. Image: Phobia Stock Photos

A phobia is an anxiety disorder involving excessive and persistent fear of a situation or object. Exposure to the source of the fear triggers an immediate anxiety response.

Most specific phobias fall into one of four major categories:

Fears of the natural environment
Fears related to animals
Fear related to medical treatments or issues
Fears related to specific situations

Phobia of the Day: Technophobia is an overwhelming fear of technology.

Technophobia is an overwhelming fear of technology. People with technophobia may fear computers, cell phones, or the powers of artificial intelligence. It is most common in older adults and people who are generally anxious about the future. Media portrayals of “technology gone wrong” may also contribute to technophobia. Someone with technophobia might feel preoccupied with thoughts of being forced to use technology. They may:

Avoid getting a new computer or phone.
Criticize new technology or changes.
Refuse to use computers, ATMs, or card readers.
Resist upgrading a device’s software.
Resist using any automatic processes, such as automatic withdrawals to pay bills.