2007-02-24 14:49:03 · 3 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I don't think that it is. Neither of my parents are claustrophobic, but being in a small or crowded space causes my heart to race and I'll do almost anything to get out of the situation.
It's different from being uncomfortable--for it to be a phobia it has to make you panic. It's possible that it's inherited but not always expressed, because it is a really common phobia and that might explain why so many people have it.
2007-02-24 15:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so.
Most experts believe that developing claustrophobia has something to do with traumatic childhood experiences involving enclosed spaces.
2007-02-24 14:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by Leah~Ariana is due Oct. 09~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but like most behaviors it can be learned
2007-02-24 14:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by lilloric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋