Lacey Flashcards
1
Q
Trust is…
(5)
A
- Psychological state
- Context-specific
- Involves a trustor and a trustee
- Asymmetric
- Action specific
2
Q
What does optimal trust mean?
(1)
A
A balance point between insufficient and excessive trust
3
Q
What does the concept of capture mean?
(2)
A
- Situation where a group of scientists capture policymakers or vice versa
- The captured policymakers support the scientists’ research over other types of research
4
Q
What are the negative consequences of capture?
(3)
A
- Exclusion of others - the full range of options/consequences are not considered
- Missed opportunities
- Poor or damaging decisions
5
Q
What are the positive consequences of capture?
(1)
A
Trust that can enhance satisfaction in a relationship which may increase effectiveness
6
Q
Why can too much trust be bad?
(5)
A
- Blind faith or lack of vigilance
- Favouritism
- Uncritical commitment
- Tolerance of less than satisfactory outcomes
- Creation of burdensome obligations
7
Q
What is the optimal trust gap?
(1)
A
The difference between optimal trust levels for the trustee and trustor
