Many people have a snake phobia because they know only the common myths about these reptiles. The root of phobia is phob, meaning "fear." What is someone with a phobia most likely to do?

When a person has a phobia, they will often shape their lives to avoid what they consider to be dangerous. The imagined threat is greater than any actual threat posed by the cause of terror. Phobias are diagnosable mental disorders. The person will experience intense distress when faced with the source of their phobia.

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