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- Dictionaryuncertain/ʌnˈsəːtn/
adjective
- 1. not able to be relied on; not known or definite: "an uncertain future" Similar Opposite
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3 days ago · More formally, the uncertainty principle is any of a variety of mathematical inequalities asserting a fundamental limit to the product of the accuracy of certain related pairs of measurements on a quantum system, such as position, x, and momentum, p. [1]
2 days ago · The preference for a clearly defined and highly entitative social identity that helps delineate who we are versus who we are not when group members are self-uncertain should increase group members’ vulnerability to ingroup rhetoric that emphasizes the distinctiveness of group boundaries and an us versus them thinking.
2 days ago · What is an uncertain contractual term? An uncertain contract term is a term within a contract that is ambiguous (where it is difficult for the parties to determine what a particular term means) or contradictory.
2 days ago · Anxiety is different from fear in that fear is defined as the emotional response to a present threat, whereas anxiety is the anticipation of a future one. It is often accompanied by nervous behavior such as pacing back and forth, somatic complaints, and rumination.
3 days ago · 1.1.1 Cognition of Uncertainty. Since the dawn of independent thought in human beings, the philosophical exploration of the nature of the world has been ongoing without interruption.
4 days ago · Uncertainty may mean they make connections between what they are seeing and potential adverse outcomes. This behavior may not be adverse on its own as our brains are hardwired to look for threats anywhere. When this behavior affects our thoughts, actions, and behaviors, it goes beyond evolutionary survival. Using avoidance behavior to reduce fear.
5 days ago · 1. They quiet their limbic systems. The limbic system responds to uncertainty with a knee-jerk fear reaction, and fear inhibits good decision-making. People who are good at dealing with uncertainty...
