Fear and driving opportunity motivated changes in driving behavior after 9/11
Friday, August 31, 2012 - 13:00
in Psychology & Sociology
A catastrophic event -- such as a terrorist attack or a natural disaster -- often strikes twice. There is the damage caused by the event itself, as lives are lost or left in ruin. But there is also the second act, catalyzed by our response to the catastrophic event, which can cause as much damage as the first. New research examines the impact that fear and driving opportunity had on driving behavior following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.