Multiple choice general knowledge

MYSOPHOBIA is the fear of

  1. SLEEP

  2. ONE'S OWN SELF

  3. GERMS

  4. WORMS
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Explanation

Mysophobia is the pathological fear of germs and dirt, often manifesting as excessive cleaning or avoidance of perceived contamination. The Greek prefix 'myso-' refers to filth or uncleanness. It's different from somnophobia (sleep) or autophobia (self).

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