Suppose That the Dean at Your University Has Threatened to Debar

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the dean at your university has threatened to debar you and seven of your friends from attending the university because of certain hijinks on your parts during a faculty-student seminar. She has even threatened police action. You are all quite worried about this, and are hoping that she will not carry out her threats. Today, however, you saw two police officers enter her office. Which of the four elements that according to Rosnow (1991) foster rumour development is missing from this situation?

A) credulity
B) general uncertainty
C) outcome-relevant involvement
D) personal anxiety
E) cognitive ambiguity