- Ergophobia
Ergophobia also called Ergasiophobia, is an abnormal and persistent
fear (orphobia ) of work or functioning. Sufferers of ergophobia experience undue anxiety about the workplace environment even though they realize their fear is irrational. Their fear may actually be a combination of fears, such fear of failing at assigned tasks, fear of speaking before groups at work, or fear of socializing with co-workers."Ergophobia" is derived from the Greek "ergon" (work) and "phobos" (fear). "Ergo" is also used to form other English words, including "
ergometer " (a device that measures the amount of work done by muscles) and "ergonomics " (an applied science that designs office equipment and furniture with the aim of maximizing functionality and improving worker comfort). [www.medterms.com]References
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