Practice Introduction To Disaster Preparedness (1.2) - Disaster Preparedness from Cognitive and Heuristic Perspectives

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Question 1.
Define 'Cognitive Bias' in a sentence.
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Think about judgment and decision-making.
Question 2.
What is a Heuristic?
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It's a way to make quick judgments.
3Question 3.
What does 'Heuristic' refer to?
- A cognitive bias
- A mental shortcut
- Statistical analysis
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Think about quick decisions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cultural influences do not affect individual risk perception.
- True
- False
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Consider how social practices differ.
Question 5.
Given a community with diverse cultural backgrounds, outline a disaster preparedness campaign that would address cultural biases while encouraging effective action.
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Think of how to balance different cultures.
Question 6.
Evaluate the potential impact of cognitive biases on a disaster preparedness strategy aimed at urban populations.
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Consider everyday urban challenges.

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