That is, when an activity elicits fear, disgust, or other preconceived negative associations, we are quick to assume it provides little benefit.
Mr. Moore hijacked the title because he knows it elicits fear, and his right-wing radio critics liken him to Goebbels because of his willingness to manipulate facts to whip up an audience accordingly.
Yet the intelligent potential of machines frequently elicits fear in people.
Anger elicits anger, fear elicits fear, no matter how well meaning we may be.
For many people, the very name "Trump" elicits fear and anger.
Among some members of the FSA, the possibility of jihadists in their ranks elicits fear mixed with profound respect.
There has been an uptick in community resistance to the medical operations, which are often staffed by international responders whose outsider status sometimes elicits fear and distrust, especially in the newest hotspots of the outbreak in Butembo and Katwa.
Following training, presentation of the conditioned stimulus alone elicits fear responses [3].
Yet, because its manifestations are so personal and social, it elicits fear, misunderstanding, and condemnations in society instead of sympathy and concern".
Mom will take care of you!" This fellow surely knew about hatred and discrimination, as he was African-American; quite likely, he elicited fears by his color and his size, yet he proved to be far gentler and more comforting that a man who looked less intimidating.
This kind of frank discussion can be very threatening to anxious people--and that was the idea, to elicit fears of rejection.
