Practice Decision Making In Disaster Preparedness (1.3) - Disaster Preparedness from Cognitive and Heuristic Perspectives

Practice: Decision Making in Disaster Preparedness

Lesson 1.3Disaster Preparedness from Cognitive and Heuristic Perspectives

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
List two examples of everyday risks that people face.
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Think of risks you encounter regularly.
Question 2.
What is a heuristic?
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Consider how you make quick judgments.
3Question 3.
What does the heuristic refer to?
- A complex decision-making process
- A mental shortcut
- A cultural belief
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Think of how you make quick judgments.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cultural influences have no impact on individual decision-making.
- True
- False
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Consider your own cultural background.
Question 5.
Discuss the interplay between cultural norms and individual risks in how communities prepare for natural disasters. Provide examples.
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Consider specific cultural practices and their impacts.
Question 6.
Create a campaign that aims to engage diverse cultural groups in disaster preparedness. What concepts will you include?
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Think about effective communication and outreach strategies.

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