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Can Poor Communication Cause Mass Panic?

Dr Karim Bettache, Senior Lecturer in Psychology

18-Mar-20 14:30

Can Poor Communication Cause Mass Panic?

From emptying aisles into trolleys, to flocking police stations and bus terminals, the movement control order which was supposed to ease panic ended up causing more disruption yesterday. How did that happen? We explore the effects of communication or the lack thereof on people’s behaviour.  

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek


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