7. Rats/Mouses
Fear of mouse and rats is one of the most common specific phobias, named Musophobia, is caused by the unconscious as a protective mechanism. This mechanism was probably created as some point in the persons past when they had a traumatic experience with a mouse or rat. This fear could be triggered by the presence of a mouse or rat in a room or store, seeing them on TV or in movies, someone joking about them, or smelling them. Some people are repulsed by how mouse and rats feel, while others are afraid of being nibbled on.
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