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The word ‘claustrophobia’ means

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. fear of darkness
  2. fear of crowds
  3. fear of confined spaces
  4. fear of water

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: fear of confined spaces

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C. fear of confined spaces 📚 Explanation: 'Claustrophobia' refers to an extreme or irrational fear of being in small or enclosed places. People with this condition often feel anxious in elevators or small rooms. The word comes from the Latin 'claudere' meaning to close and the Greek 'phobos' meaning fear. It is a very common psychological term used to describe spatial anxiety.