Some experts think that neophobia is essentially a reflection of personality. From Wordnik.com. [Picky Eater? Might be the Parents Fault | Impact Lab] Reference
Unlike nearly every other phobia, neophobia is a normal stage of human development. From Wordnik.com. [Picky Eater? Might be the Parents Fault | Impact Lab] Reference
CLARK: A rat has what's known as neophobia and that's an adverse reaction to any change in its environment. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 15, 2009] Reference
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. From Wordnik.com. [Kansas City infoZine Headlines] Reference
But whether inherited or not, neophobia can be overcome. From Wordnik.com. [Neophobia] Reference
There may be other genetics at work than simply a predilection for neophobia. From Wordnik.com. [Neophobia] Reference
The fear of new foods is called neophobia, and it's not exactly rare in children. From Wordnik.com. [Neophobia] Reference
According to a study of twins, neophobia — or the fear of new foods — is mostly in the genes. From Wordnik.com. [Picky Eater? Might be the Parents Fault | Impact Lab] Reference
Most children grow out of neophobia, at least for the most part, by about age five -- but not all do. From Wordnik.com. [Neophobia] Reference
It's a reaction that is referred to as food neophobia. From Wordnik.com. [University of Toronto -- News@UofT] Reference
Biologists are apparently all abuzz right now studying neophobia. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories]
Erin is an extremely picky eater, and suffers from what doctors call "food neophobia" -- fear of trying new foods. From Wordnik.com. [ABC News: Top Stories] Reference
This procedure guaranteed that the rats overcame their food neophobia to recognize the palatability of this liquid food reward. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
Let me guess. they're incapable of change and are suffering from all the symptoms of neophobia. they they're just afraid of anything new. From Wordnik.com. [First Read] Reference
It has been argued that this neophobia is adaptive and at one time served a protective function in a potentially hostile food environment. From Wordnik.com. [University of Toronto -- News@UofT] Reference
I'd hazard a guess that neophobia is much more common than neophilia (which is why you can spot us neophiliacs a mile off!), and the assumption that people will resist should be front and centre in social media project roll-out plans. From Wordnik.com. [Comments from all Computer Weekly blogs] Reference
"is protected by the phenomenon of neophobia," the fear of what is new. From Wordnik.com. [The Seattle Times] Reference
Well, I've learned a fine new word: neophobia. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories]
Have neophobia. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Just like discussion of "neophilia" versus "neophobia.". From Wordnik.com. [changing the channel - Anil Dash] Reference
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