hazard perception

Question 1

what is fatalism?

Answer 1

acceptance - natural hazards are accepted as an inevitable part of live - “act of God”. action is therefore direct and concerned with safety.

Question 2

what is adaptation?

Answer 2

people see that they can prepare and survive the events by prediction, prevention and protection, depending on their economic and technological circumstances

Question 3

what is fear?

Answer 3

perception of the hazard is such that people feel so vulnerable to an event that they are no longer able to face living in the area and move away to unaffected regions

Question 4

what are influencing factors?

Answer 4

socioeconomic status, level of education, occupation/employment, religion, family, past experience, values, personality