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F E A R
Fear is a natural response to recognize and respond to danger
“Healthy Fear” -- a fear that has a protective function
“Unhealthy Fear” -- a fear that leads to exaggerated and violent behavior
Fear and Conflict
The most common fears in intractable conflict are:• Loss of identity• Lack of security
Group fears often translate into individual fears
Fear can cause extreme and seemingly irrational behavior
Leaders sometimes use fear to garner public support
Deal with fear by:
• Becoming aware of it (in oneself and in others)
• Identifying ways you express fear• Recognizing situations which trigger
fear• Using behavioral techniques to
reduce stress• Sharing your fears with your
adversaries• Empathizing with others’ fears and
doing what you can to reassure them
Exploiting Fear
Think HARD before using fear as a motivational tool:
• It is very powerful, but also hard to control
• It often backfires, causing a great deal of damage to one’s own group
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