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Chromophobia

Clinical and Motivational Phenomena

Chromophobia, also known as chromatophobia, is a persistent, irrational fear of or aversion to colors, usually a conditioned response; actual clinical phobias to color are rare, though colors can elicit hormonal and psychological reactions. The term chromophobia can also refer to an aversion to the use of color in products or design.

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1. Wikipedia: Chromophobia
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  • lead section, phenomenon-kind classification
    Chromophobia (also known as chromatophobia) is a persistent, irrational fear of, or aversion to, colors and is usually a conditioned response.
  • In Branch: Abnormal Psychology, Categories
    Wikipedia article 'Chromophobia' is filed under Category:Phobias.
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