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n. - A morbid fear of novelty.

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  • Some experts think that neophobia is essentially a reflection of personality.
  • Unlike nearly every other phobia, neophobia is a normal stage of human development.
  • CLARK: A rat has what's known as neophobia and that's an adverse reaction to any change in its environment.
  • Dislike of trying new foods, called "neophobia," is very common in children ages two to five but can continue for years and is linked with low vegetable consumption.
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