Trust (Norton Deutsch)

[Marsh1994][Lamsal2001]

Psychology-based definition of trust:

• If an individual is confronted with an ambiguous path, a path that can lead to an event perceived to be beneficial (Va+) or to an event perceived to be harmful ( Va-);
• He perceives that the occurrence of Va+ or Va- is contingent on the behavior of another person; and
• He perceives that strength of Va- to be greater than that strength of Va+.

If he chooses to take an ambiguous path with such properties, I shall say he makes a trusting choice; if he chooses not to take the path, he makes a distrustful choice.

• Depending on individuals
• Uncertainty + optimism
• Linked to (harmfulness < benefit). But: where is the the significance of trust then

Another later definition from 'The Resolution of the Conflict' (1973):
Trust is confidence that one will find what is desired from another rather than what is feared.

• hope in trust

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