It Has Been Suggested That Fear Contagion (The Spread of Fear

question 40

Multiple Choice

It has been suggested that fear contagion (the spread of fear throughout a crowd) is largely dependent on response to the ____ of the individual.

• A) gestures
• B) eye contact
• C) facial expression
• D) posture

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Definitions:

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory that explains motivation as a function of individuals' expectations about their ability to perform tasks, the expected outcomes of these tasks, and the value they place on these outcomes.

Valence

refers to the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job involves completing a whole, identifiable piece of work from start to finish.

Visible Outcome

An observable and measurable result or effect that can be directly attributed to a specific action or set of actions.