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HYPLORPSIA
Pronunciation: /hĩ-plôrp-sé-a/
Formal Definition: The severe and disproportionate emotional anxiety response triggered by the anticipation or physical sensation of a vehicle passing over a minor road obstacle, such as a speed bump or pothole
Classification Notes:
-Often manifests as extreme vocalization or bracing reflexes (overreacting) when hitting an otherwise insignificant road imperfection.
-It is a highly specific phobic reaction that is sometimes associated with Amaxophobia (fear of driving).
-Antonym: Placidic Ridor (A composed acceptance of minor road iolts.)
Pronunciation: /hĩ-plôrp-sé-a/
Formal Definition: The severe and disproportionate emotional anxiety response triggered by the anticipation or physical sensation of a vehicle passing over a minor road obstacle, such as a speed bump or pothole
Classification Notes:
-Often manifests as extreme vocalization or bracing reflexes (overreacting) when hitting an otherwise insignificant road imperfection.
-It is a highly specific phobic reaction that is sometimes associated with Amaxophobia (fear of driving).
-Antonym: Placidic Ridor (A composed acceptance of minor road iolts.)
Initial Action: Drives over a parking lot speed bump at 2 mph
Reaction : after dramatically flailing body while action is in place " jeez mom! Watch the bumps please lady! Making me have an episode of hyplorpsia over here"
Reaction : after dramatically flailing body while action is in place " jeez mom! Watch the bumps please lady! Making me have an episode of hyplorpsia over here"
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