Uncertainty Management Theory Makes Which of the Following Claims

question 5

Multiple Choice

Uncertainty management theory makes which of the following claims?

• A) As individuals appraise uncertainty for its potential harm or benefit, they may experience a range of emotional responses.
• B) Appraisals motivate individuals psychologically to manage uncertainty.
• C) Encountering new information fuels the re-appraisal of uncertainty.
• D) All of the above.
• E) A and B only.

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