24 Questions
What is a disaster?
A serious disruption to the functioning of a community that exceeds its capacity to cope using its own resources
What is a factor that contributes to the increase in frequency, complexity, and severity of disaster impacts?
All of the above
What is an example of a natural hazard that can cause a disaster?
Earthquake
What is the origin of technological hazards?
Technological or industrial conditions
What is a common characteristic of disasters?
They exceed the community's capacity to cope using its own resources
What is an example of a biological hazard that can cause a disaster?
Epidemic
What is the term used to describe a serious and problematic emotional, cognitive, physical or interpersonal reaction to difficulties?
Psychological distress
What is a key characteristic of distress?
It disrupts a person's normal life patterns
What type of trauma is associated with a high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Interpersonal trauma
What is a pre-traumatic factor that may contribute to the development of PTSD?
Report of abuse in childhood
Which of the following is a cognitive effect of a disaster?
Impaired concentration
What is a peri-traumatic factor that may influence the development of PTSD?
History of peri-traumatic dissociation
What is a physical effect of a disaster?
Fatigue
What is a post-traumatic factor that may contribute to the development of PTSD?
Major loss of resources
Which of the following is an emotional effect of a disaster?
Grief or sadness
What is a key difference between distress and psychological stress?
Distress is a more intense response to difficulties
Who is more likely to develop PTSD based on the provided information?
Female with a distressed spouse
Which of the following is an interpersonal effect of a disaster?
Social withdrawal
What is the duration of the heroic phase after a disaster?
Two weeks
What is the primary concern during the rescue phase?
Preventing loss of life and property
What is the dominant sentiment during the relief phase?
Optimism
What is the timeframe of the rehabilitation phase?
One to two years or more
What is the main challenge during the rehabilitation phase?
Bureaucratic delays and legal barriers
What is the realization of victims during the rehabilitation phase?
That they have to give up the wait for help and solve their own problems
Learn about the concept of disasters, their causes, and their impact on communities. Understand how disasters can be caused by natural, man-made, and technological hazards, and how they affect mental health.
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