  One reason why it may sound more plausible to hypothesize radically  fallible introspective abilities regarding suspense but not fear, is  that suspense seems to be a composite emotional state, lacking the  corresponding kind of clear specifications. Rather than a pure  emotional kind, suspense is better described as an emotional amalgam, comprised of fear and hope, where uncertainty, if it is required, is  implied in the components: As such, suspense is a best thought of as  a composite emotion. 