Derrald has a very unusual fear. He is terrified of escalators. He can walk up steps,...

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Derrald has a very unusual fear. He is terrified of escalators. He can walk up steps, doesn't mind moving sidewalks, and has no issue with elevators. But if he sees an escalator he turns and walks quickly in the other directions. This has been an issue for him when his wife gets irritated when it happens while they are shopping. She tries to be understanding,but it has led to fights in the past. From which kind of phobia might Derrald be suffering? Derrald has a very unusual fear. He is terrified of escalators. He can walk up steps, doesn't mind moving sidewalks, and has no issue with elevators. But if he sees an escalator he turns and walks quickly in the other directions. This has been an issue for him when his wife gets irritated when it happens while they are shopping. She tries to be understanding,but it has led to fights in the past. From which kind of phobia might Derrald be suffering?

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