Arachnophobia: Why We Fear the Eight-Legged Crawlers
Arachnophobia: The Psychology of Spider Phobia The Core Definition of Arachnophobia Arachnophobia is defined as the intense, persistent, and often irrational fear of spiders and other arachnids, such as scorpions. It is classified within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a type of specific phobia, belonging to the subcategory of animal-type […]