Introduction to Disaster Psychology
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What characterizes the disaster management cycle?

  • Each phase must be fully completed before the next begins.
  • Phases may overlap and inform each other throughout the cycle. (correct)
  • It only involves sequential phases without overlap.
  • Phases of the cycle can occur independently and in isolation.

    • Which of the following is a primary focus of the mitigation phase?

  • Developing training programs for response teams.
  • Conducting drills for disaster response.
  • Identifying potential hazards and reducing impacts. (correct)
  • Implementing emergency supplies and communication systems.

    • What is a key component of structural mitigation?

  • Public awareness campaigns.
  • Building dams and reinforced structures. (correct)
  • Enforcing land-use practices.
  • Hazard mapping.

    • During which phase are emergency supplies and communication systems established?

    <p>Preparedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of mitigation involves engineering technologies?

    <p>Structural mitigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is considered non-structural mitigation?

    <p>Implementing building codes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is timely decision-making important in disaster management?

    <p>It enhances preparedness and reduces vulnerability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a proactive measure in disaster management?

    <p>Hazard mapping and public education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four individual risk-reduction functions of disaster management?

    <p>Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the disaster management cycle focuses on ensuring that communities are well-prepared for potential disasters?

    <p>Preparedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of disaster management?

    <p>Assuring prompt and appropriate assistance to victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of 'Building Back Better' in disaster management emphasizes which of the following?

    <p>Rebuilding with improved resilience to future disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key components of the disaster management cycle?

    <p>Mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does disaster management enhance community resilience?

    <p>Through preparedness and mitigation strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is flexibility important in disaster management plans?

    <p>To allow for changes as new information becomes available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Murphy's Law relate to disaster management?

    <p>It emphasizes the need for thorough planning and anticipating failures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does improving coordination play in disaster management?

    <p>It ensures a unified response among stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of the recovery phase in disaster management?

    <p>Rebuilding infrastructure and systems with reduced risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical aspect of comprehensive planning in disaster management?

    <p>Conducting detailed risk assessments and scenario planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of disaster management is primarily concerned with the immediate actions taken during a disaster?

    <p>Response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does continuous improvement play in disaster management?

    <p>It helps improve future responses by learning from past mistakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do redundant systems contribute to disaster management?

    <p>They ensure that if one part fails, others can take over.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mitigation and preparedness phases focus on?

    <p>Development considerations for disaster efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a likely consequence of not applying Murphy's Law in disaster management?

    <p>Inadequate response to unexpected issues during a disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Disaster Psychology

    • Disaster and hazard are often used interchangeably, but differ.
    • A disaster is an event with adverse consequences, causing great harm, damage, or death.
    • A hazard is a potential source of harm, while vulnerability refers to susceptibility to harm from a hazard.
    • Disasters disrupt community functioning exceeding its capacity to cope.
    • They are sudden and unexpected, cause severe damage to people, property and the environment, result in injuries and loss of life.
    • They disrupt normal life, causing helplessness and suffering.
    • A disaster overwhelms a community's resources.

    Disaster Types

    • Natural disasters: Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, wildfires, landslides, and avalanches.
    • Human-made disasters: Industrial accidents, nuclear accidents, oil spills, terrorist attacks, transportation accidents, structural failures, and environmental pollution.
    • Complex emergencies: combine natural and human-factors, leading to humanitarian crises.

    Vulnerability Factors

    • Physical factors: Infrastructure quality, geographic location
    • Social factors: Socioeconomic status, education, awareness, employment
    • Economic factors: Employment, livelihoods, access to resources
    • Environmental factors: Environmental degradation, climate change
    • Demographic factors: Age, health, gender

    Disaster Management

    • Disaster management is a systematic process designed to lessen the impact of disasters:
    • Planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling.
    • Emphasizes prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
    • It aims to reduce/avoid losses from hazards and provide quick assistance to disaster victims.

    Disaster Management Cycle

    • Mitigation (prevention): Measures to minimize risks and impacts.
    • Preparedness: Plans and procedures for effective response.
    • Response: Immediate actions to address needs.
    • Recovery: Restoring the affected area, providing aid and support.

    Disaster Theories

    • Acts of fate/acts of God: Disasters as predetermined events.
    • Interactive Effects of Nature and Society: Disasters are the result of interactions between natural events and human systems/vulnerabilities.
    • Social constructions: Disasters are defined through interpretations of societal factors like economic or political contexts.
    • Murphy’s Law: emphasizes the unpredictability of problems and importance of planning/preparation, to mitigate for the unanticipated.

    Disaster Interventions

    • Rapid assessment of the emergency situation and affected population.
    • Provide adequate shelter and clothing.
    • Provide adequate nutrition (minimum 2,100 kcal/day)
    • Ensure sanitation and clean water.
    • Immunization and vitamin A supplements.
    • Set up disease surveillance/information systems.
    • Organize human resources (e.g., leaders, coordination).

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    This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of disaster psychology, including the definitions of disasters and hazards, their impacts on communities, and various types of disasters. Understanding these concepts is vital for recognizing how disasters disrupt normal life and overwhelm community resources.

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