>IU is a psychological construct referring to a personal trait of seeking sufficient information to predict an unpredictable event and reacting negatively to un

>IU is a psychological construct referring to a personal trait of seeking sufficient information to predict an unpredictable event and reacting negatively to unexpected or unknown events. The uncertainty tolerance model was initially developed with reference to generalized anxiety disorder, characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry. Recent studies have demonstrated that autistic individuals exhibit stronger IU than their typically developed peers. Individuals with IU consider it unacceptable that a negative event may occur, however small the probability of its occurrence. This differs from the similar concept of intolerance of ambiguity. Recent studies have shown that IU can result in anxiety in autistic individuals. Moreover, a recent meta-analysis has confirmed that IU is involved in anxiety. I've been meaning to follow up with an exploration of this concept of "uncertainty intolerance" in this literature. Particularly because it seems to be conceptually related--but possibly distinct from--the notions of uncertainty and ambiguity attitudes in economic theory.