1.1. Lecture – 16: Disaster Preparedness from Cognitive and Heuristic Perspectives

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a cognitive heuristic?

   Hint

   Think about how we make quick judgments.

2. 2.

   Name one type of risk mentioned in the lecture.

   Hint

   Consider the different areas of life.

3. 3.

   What is a cognitive heuristic?

   • A mental shortcut
   • A detailed analysis
   • A long-term strategy

   Hint

   Think about quick ways people make decisions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Individual decisions in disaster preparedness are solely based on cultural norms.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider personal factors outside of culture.

5. 5.

   Analyze how a cultural bias could hinder proper disaster preparedness in a specific community.

   Hint

   Think about community norms around safety and past experiences.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a disaster preparedness campaign’s effectiveness in using cognitive heuristics to influence behavior.

   Hint

   Consider emotional appeals and direct messaging.