Social supports help people deal with fear.

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FBI warnings that more terrorist attacks could be imminent have the biggest effect on people without a strong social support system, says Ralph Taylor, professor of criminal justice, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. "The more enmeshed you are with social support networks, the better you'll probably fare," he indicates, noting that people who do not discuss such happenings, whether at work or in social groups, will have the most trouble dealing with stress and anxiety. Susceptibility is also an issue. "People who do perceive higher risk do become more...