Is there a phobia for odd numbers?

Imparnumerophobia (from Latin impar, “odd”, and numerus, “number”) is the fear of odd numbers. The fear of numbers is called arithmophobia. This fear is somewhat unusual in that it encompasses a wide variety of specific phobias, including a generalized fear of all numbers and fear of specific numbers.

Why do I have an obsession with even numbers?

Arithmomania is a mental disorder that may be seen as an expression of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Individuals suffering from this disorder have a strong need to count their actions or objects in their surroundings.

Do people like even or odd numbers more?

Interestingly, our favorite number is 7, an odd number when even numbers are more liked and seen as calmer and better than odd numbers. In fact, in my survey, favorite numbers are much more likely to be odd than even.

Why do people prefer odd numbers?

An odd number of details is more effective at capturing your gaze. Odd numbers force your eyes to move around the grouping–and by extension, the room. That forced movement is the heart of visual interest. It’s for that reason that a set of three is more appealing and memorable than something paired off in two’s.

Why do odd numbers make me uncomfortable?

Odd numbers stick in our brain more, are harder to digest — and as a result gain extra meanings. In western culture the numbers that attract the most superstition, three, seven and 13, are all odd. Room 101 is a much scarier place than Room 100 because 101 is arithmetically more challenging than 100.

Why do numbers scare me?

While experts believe that the fear of numbers might have its roots in universal beginnings, it has more to do with the alleged nature and people’s perceptions towards it. It is often believed that numbers and time are complex, unknown, varying and often difficult to grasp, creating an aura of mystery.