Specific Phobias

 A specific phobia is an intense, persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity, or person. Usually, the fear is proportionally greater than the actual danger or threat. People with specific phobias are highly distressed about having the fear, and often will go to great lengths to avoid the object or situation in question.  

For more information visit: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/specific-phobia.shtml