Multiple choice

Claustrophobia is a fear of _______.

  1. open space

  2. lack of space

  3. animals

  4. water
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by fear of confined spaces. The term derives from Latin 'claustrum' (enclosed space) and Greek 'phobos' (fear). Option B 'lack of space' correctly identifies this fear of being trapped in small, enclosed areas. Option A (open space) is actually agoraphobia, while options C and D refer to different specific phobias (zoophobia and hydrophobia respectively).

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