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GreenStormCloud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-15-09 02:08 PM
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73. It is all about assesing the probabilities given the totality of the circumstances.
DeBecker's book, "The Gift of Fear" is excellent of being able to predict when one is in danger, and when the approach is harmless.

Given the total situation at the time, she was convinced that a violent attack was imminent. She responded in a manner that left both her and her probable attacker unhurt.

She considers that a purrfcat outcome.
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