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What is the term for excessive fear of ghosts?
The term for excessive fear of ghosts is Phasmophobia.
It is a specific phobia, classified as an anxiety disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5.
People with phasmophobia may experience panic attacks, extreme anxiety, and avoidance behaviors related to anything they perceive as being related to ghosts or paranormal phenomena.