Titanic vs Lusitania

What did the team of behavioral economists study in their paper regarding the Titanic and Lusitania disasters?

• The music played during the sinking
• The impact of the ships' hull color
• The survival rates of different groups
• The weather conditions during the disasters

How many passengers and crew were aboard the Titanic on the night it sank?

• 1,000
• 2,207
• 1,500
• 2,000

What was the death rate aboard the Lusitania?

• 50%
• 60%
• 67.3%
• 75%

How much likelier were children under 16 to survive on the Titanic compared to the reference group?

• 10%
• 20%
• 30%
• 40%

What was the most significant factor impacting behavior and survival on the two ships?

• Amount of lifeboats available
• Time available before sinking
• Color of the ship's hull
• Music played during the sinking

What behavior dominated on the Lusitania according to the authors?

• Altruism
• Heroism
• Panic
• Selfish rationality

Why were Lusitania passengers more prone to stampede?

• They were all children
• They were aware of possible wartime attacks
• They were trained to stampede
• They were professional runners

What did the sinking of the Titanic three years prior to the Lusitania disaster contribute to?

• Increased safety measures on ships
• Panic among passengers
• Awareness that no ship is unsinkable
• More lifeboats on ships

What remains a constant factor in human behavior during disasters according to the article?

• Kindness
• Panic
• Greed
• Desire for luxury

What biological factor influenced behavior during the disasters?

• Surge in adrenaline production
• Lack of sleep
• Excessive food consumption
• High levels of caffeine