Multiple choice

What is term used for 'Fear of closed spaces'?

  1. Agoraphobia

  2. Aquaphobia

  3. Xenophobia

  4. Claustrophobia
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Explanation

Claustrophobia is the specific term for fear of closed spaces or confined areas. Agoraphobia is fear of open spaces, aquaphobia is fear of water, and xenophobia is fear of strangers or foreigners. The prefix 'claustro-' comes from Latin meaning 'closed'.

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