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DREAD VALUE [1 record]

Record 1 2001-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology of Communication
  • Organization Planning
  • Decision-Making Process
DEF

A series of factors that trigger alarm, anxiety or outrage.

OBS

Also known as "fright value".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie de la communication
  • Planification d'organisation
  • Processus décisionnel
DEF

Série de facteurs qui déclenchent l'alerte, suscitent l'anxiété ou l'indignation.

OBS

Terme également appelé "facteur d'épouvante".

Spanish

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