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Intolerance of uncertainty

When someone displays negative beliefs about any forms of uncertainty.  Any small potential of uncertainty and its possible implications can cause a very strong reaction.  This can make the person immediately start to get very worried and do everything they can think of to get away from or eliminate potential uncertainty and the results it could cause.
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