A rumour will continue until either the wants and expectations creating the uncertainty are fulfilled or the anxiety has been reduced.

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This statement is true. Rumours often emerge in situations of uncertainty, where people have unfulfilled wants or expectations or are anxious about a particular issue. The rumour will continue until these underlying concerns are addressed and the uncertainty is resolved, reducing people's anxiety.

A Rumour Will Continue Until Either the Wants and Expectations