What is the definition of Benchmark Fear?

"Benchmark fear" is like this: it's when we set our personal safety standards, and suddenly, the slightest rustle of leaves or a passing squirrel makes us go, "Oh no, is it a spider?" It's the fear of not being able to handle whatever's lurking in our personal or professional space, even when there's nothing scary enough to warrant it.

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Here's a rather unsettling example sentence: "After the last team failed to benchmark their fear of public speaking, we all started mimicking the CEO's awkward gestures in front of the mirror."