UNIT 6 - Psychological responses to disaster Flashcards
1
Q
Evaluation of Damages
A
DURATION: Hours
CHARACTERISTICS: Apathy Disorientation, wandering Surprise Perplexity, fear Anxiety Helplessness
ACTIVITIES
Evaluation of self, family
and property
First Aid to other victims
2
Q
HEORIC PHASE
A
DURATION: 1-2 weeks
CHARACTERISTICS: Strong direct feeling Heroism Solidarity Optimism
3
Q
HONEYMOON
A
DURATION: 2 - 24 weeks
CHARACTERISTICS:
Great solidarity
Eagerness to rebuild
Sharing of common experiences
4
Q
DISILLUSIONMENT
A
DURATION: 2 months - 2 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Withdrawal, loneliness Anger, frustration Community disorganization Negativity Hostility Impulsiveness, violence Alcohol and drug abuse
5
Q
Group I
A
12-25%
Action is taken after a short period
Leaders emerge
6
Q
Group II
A
50% 70%
Apathy
No proper initiative
Will follow leaders
7
Q
Group III
A
Disorganized and inappropriate action
Confusion
Anxiety
