PMT - hazard perception

Question 1

what are hazard perceptions dependent on?

Answer 1

lifestyle factors and the individual people

Question 2

what are the five factors why hazard perceptions vary?

Answer 2

wealth
experience
education
religion and beliefs
mobility

Question 3

in terms of wealth what are the two ways richer people are effected by hazards?

Answer 3

1. wealthier people may view it as smaller as they’re less vulnerable as they have the money to evacuate and build stronger houses/ protection
2. greater risk of financial loss

Question 4

how does experience shape hazard perception?

Answer 4

understand the full effects more which means they can be more pessimistic or optimistic the next time the hazard approaches

Question 5

how does education shape hazard perception?

Answer 5

more educated means more understanding of the hazards full effects

Question 6

how does religion shape hazard perception?

Answer 6

a reason from god

Question 7

how does mobility shape hazard perception?

Answer 7

those with limited access to escape the hazard are at greater threat