Table 3 Type of assumptions made by participants in the comprehension stage
Assumption types | Description | Example of assumptions |
|---|---|---|
Person | Assumption about the actors within the scenario | “Maybe they are lying but I don’t start with that – I’m not going to assume that” (S04) |
Tone | Assumption about how individuals are communicating in the scenario | “It sounded really cold, just you’re required to finish” (S15) |
Severity | Assumption about the potential consequences or stakes associated with an outcome of a scenario or response | “Chance are if they got in front of you, it wouldn’t make you late” (S01) |
Information Accuracy | Assumption about if the information provided was truthful and complete | “So, if it really was an error … I would first apologize” (P02) |
Urgency | Assumption about how quickly the situation needs to be addressed | “I’m going to assume it’s urgent based on that I would apologize” (S04) |
Position | Assumption about the relative position of the individual in the scenario | “I’m assuming in the last scenario you’re not on the safety committee” (S04) |