Answer: OPENNESS.
This scenario clearly depicts a lack of the openness element of trust.
Elements of trust are openness; reliability; congruence and acceptance.
Openness can be defined as an act of having an accomodating attitude or opinion, i.e receptivity to new ideas, behaviors, cultures, peoples, environments, experiences, etc.,
This definition clearly goes against all that Martha is. Not receptive; unwilling to share ideas.
- David’s perception of the robbery would be affected by his contextual situation. If he was the bank teller and received extensive training on robberies, for instance, he might have spotted that the gun was a fake and thus felt safer hitting a button to alert the police.
- Emotion: David’s emotional state prior to and during the robbery would affect his perception.
- Motivation: If David was especially motivated to survive the situation, because he has a happy marriage and three children, he might perceive the situation in unique ways.
Stress is a physical response of our body to a stimulus. When stressed, the body thinks it is under attack and switches to “fight or flight” mode, releasing a complex mix of hormones and chemicals such as adrenaline, cortisol and norepinephrine to prepare the body for physical action.
Maintaining a state of stress for long periods can be detrimental to health. The results of elevated cortisol levels may be an increase in sugar and blood pressure levels and a decrease in libido.
