1.2. Introduction to Disaster Preparedness

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define 'Cognitive Bias' in a sentence.

   Hint

   Think about judgment and decision-making.

2. 2.

   What is a Heuristic?

   Hint

   It's a way to make quick judgments.

3. 3.

   What does 'Heuristic' refer to?

   • A cognitive bias
   • A mental shortcut
   • Statistical analysis

   Hint

   Think about quick decisions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cultural influences do not affect individual risk perception.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how social practices differ.

5. 5.

   Given a community with diverse cultural backgrounds, outline a disaster preparedness campaign that would address cultural biases while encouraging effective action.

   Hint

   Think of how to balance different cultures.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential impact of cognitive biases on a disaster preparedness strategy aimed at urban populations.

   Hint

   Consider everyday urban challenges.