1.3. Coping Characteristics and Access to Assets

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define exogenous variables.

   Hint

   Think about shocks beyond personal control.

2. 2.

   What is social capital?

   Hint

   Consider your friends and community.

3. 3.

   What does 'vulnerability' primarily refer to?

   • Physical harm
   • Economic stability
   • Inability to cope with shocks

   Hint

   Focus on what happens during a crisis.

4. 4.

   True or False: All external shocks are natural disasters.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about different types of shocks.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a community experiencing seasonal fluctuations in employment. How should community leaders address the vulnerable population's coping strategies?

   Hint

   Consider how leveraging local resources can create solutions.

6. 6.

   In a scenario where a flood has devastated a village, analyze the effectiveness of different types of capital in determining resilience.

   Hint

   Reflect on which capital types complement each other in recovery.