👉 Aurophobia, also known as "fear of frogs," is a phobia characterized by intense fear or anxiety that arises from exposure to and/or perception of frogs. It typically involves an irrational fear of certain types of frogs, including those that are poisonous or venomous. The exact origin of this phobia is not fully understood but has been linked to various factors such as childhood trauma, environmental stressors, and psychological processes such as prefrontal cortex dysfunction.