noun an irrational fear of chickens or poultry
Used in the context of specific phobias, particularly the fear of chickens or poultry.
May be discussed in relation to anxiety disorders and exposure therapy.
Considered in the context of poultry farming and management.
Relevant in understanding fear responses in animals towards chickens or similar birds.
Discussed in the context of avian behavior and human-animal interactions.
A writer may use the term 'alektorophobia' in a fictional story to describe a character's fear of chickens or roosters.
A psychologist may use 'alektorophobia' when discussing specific phobias with a patient or in a research study on anxiety disorders.
A veterinarian may come across 'alektorophobia' when treating a patient whose fear of chickens or roosters impacts their ability to care for poultry.
A zoologist may encounter 'alektorophobia' when studying animal behavior and researching the fear responses in humans towards certain animals like chickens.