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agoraphobia a pathological fear of being in public places, often resulting in the sufferer becoming housebound agoraphobia [ə‚gȯr·ə′fōb·ē·ə] (psychology) Abnormal fear of open places. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"Survivor" clone for agoraphobics, it offers a piddling top
prize of $500,000 to 10 "guests" willing to endure three
months of house arrest under the unblinking eyes of 28 TV cameras. Agoraphobics are exposed to the
situations they fear - elevators, driving or being alone - so they learn
to be less afraid. Severe agoraphobics rarely venture from their homes. |
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