Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option which substitutes the phrase.

An irrational fear of death

  1. Sceptic

  2. Thanatophobia

  3. Atheist

  4. Old

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thanatophobia is the clinical term for irrational fear of death (from Greek 'thanatos' meaning death). Sceptics doubt claims without evidence. Atheists lack belief in deities. Age is unrelated to specific phobias. Thanatophobia is the precise psychological term.