International milestones 1985 |
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| Authors: | Jeffrey Segall Chief Editor MBBS MRCP |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences;2. University of Minnesota, General College , 106 Nicholson Hall, 216 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis , MN , 55455 , USA |
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| Abstract: | In three studies we investigated denial and related concepts ('phenomena of make believe’, ‘psychic numbing’, ‘blotting out the idea’ and ‘veil of denial') as the predominant human psychological responses to the nuclear war threat. We found support for this assertion within the subjects’ emotional reactions of overwhelming fear and sadness. To reduce the paralyzing effect of the denial response, we suggest three steps: immersing ourselves in the negative affect, presenting moderate fear arousal messages, and promoting active involvement. |
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| Keywords: | Nuclear war threat Denial Social activity |
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