What are the causes of ailurophobia?

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What are the causes of ailurophobia?

Possible causes of ailurophobia include:

  • Past traumatic events: People who have had a traumatic experience related to cats may develop ailurophobia. For instance, a cat may have attacked you or someone you know.
  • Negative stories about cats: Some people see cats as carriers of evil. Stories of cats during the Middle Ages and the Salem Witch Trial linked cats to witches and the devil.
  • Family history: Your risk of ailurophobia increases if you have a close relative or parent with a phobic disorder or anxiety disorder.
  • Modeling: Seeing a person with ailurophobia or listening to someone talk about their fear of cats can cause you to have the same phobia.

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