Question

While at an automatic cash machine, Louise is approached by a man who gives her a story about how his car broke down and how he only needs taxi fare to get home. He promises to send her back the money. If Louise gives him the money, knowing that it may never be returned, she is placing herself in a state of ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Vulnerability

Explanation:

In psychology, the term vulnerability refers to the susceptibility one person has to be in a position where a negative outcome is likely to happen. It can also refers to the state of being unprotected from experiences where there is danger involved.

In this example, Louise is approached by a man while she is at an automatic cash machine. He asks her for money to take a taxi home and promises to send her back the money. In this scenario the money may never be returned to Louise by this man, so, if she decides to give him the money, she places herself in a position where a negative outcome is likely to happen (the money is not returned to her) and therefore she would be placing herself in a state of Vulnerability.