hazards -hazard perception

Question 1

what is meant by hazard perception?

Answer 1

.the viewpoints of how dangerous hazards are and what risk they pose

Question 2

what do people’s perceptions of a hazard depend on?

Answer 2

.these perceptions are dependent on ​lifestyle factors which include ​economic ​and ​cultural ​elements

Question 3

how many lifestyle factors are there that shape a person perception of a hazard?

Answer 3

5

Question 4

what are the 5 lifestyle factors that shape a persons perception of a hazard?

Answer 4

.wealth
.experience
.education
.religion and beliefs
.mobility

Question 5

how does wealth shape a persons perception of a hazard?

Answer 5

.the financial situation of a person will affect how they ​perceive hazards
-wealthier people may perceive a hazard to be ​smaller ​as they are less ​vulnerable -e.g. they have the ability to evacuate with transport access
-however, wealthier people may also view a risk as ​greater ​as there is more risk of ​property damage ​and ​financial loss ​than someone less wealthy

Question 6

how does experience shape a persons perception of a hazard?

Answer 6

.someone who has ​experienced more hazards ​may be more likely to understand the ​full effects ​of a hazard

Question 7

how does a persons education shape their perception of a hazard?

Answer 7

.a person who is more educated about hazards may understand their full ​effects ​on people and how ​devastating they can be and have been in the past
.those who are less educated may not understand the full extent of a hazard and may not evacuate

Question 8

how does a persons religion and beliefs shape their perception of a hazard?

Answer 8

.some may view hazards as put there by ​God ​for a reason, or being part of the ​natural cycle of life so may not perceive them to be negative
.those who believe strongly in ​environmental conservation ​may perceive hazards to be a huge risk to the natural environment, especially hazards that are becoming more frequent due to global warming

Question 9

how might mobility shape a persons perception of a hazard?

Answer 9

.those who have ​limited access to escape a hazard may perceive hazards to be greater threats than they are
.they may be in a ​secluded location​, or they may be impaired with a ​disability ​or ​illness​, those who cannot easily leave an area quickly may feel more at risk