Understanding Human Behavior in Disasters

What is a common misconception about human behavior during disasters?

• People help each other rebuild.

• People become more empathetic.

• People experience mass hysteria.

• People become more cooperative.

What did residents of Baton Rouge do after Hurricane Katrina?

• They moved to New Orleans.

• They ignored the disaster.

• They hosted displaced people in their homes.

• They evacuated the city.

What was the main finding of the Vanuatu study on altruism?

• Financial impact had no effect on altruism.

• Exposure to others' distress increased altruism.

• Altruism decreased after the cyclone.

• People gave less to those in need.

What is 'counterfactual thinking' in the context of disasters?

• Focusing only on personal loss.

• Believing everything is fine.

• Ignoring the disaster completely.

• Imagining what could have been different.

How did national identity influence altruism after the Chilean earthquake?

• It led to more selfish behavior.

• It decreased the motivation to help.

• It increased the motivation to help.

• It had no effect on altruism.

What motivates people to help others during disasters according to the studies?

• Desire for personal gain.

• Lack of awareness.

• Fear of punishment.

• Empathy and shared experiences.

What is 'normalcy bias'?

• Ignoring all disasters.

• Overreacting to minor events.

• Believing everything is fine despite evidence.

• Helping others in need.

How does past trauma influence helping behavior during disasters?

• It has no effect on behavior.

• It decreases empathy for others.

• It increases the likelihood of helping.

• It leads to more selfish actions.

What did the study on refugee hosting in Liberia reveal?

• Altruism was unaffected by past trauma.

• People refused to host refugees.

• Past experiences of violence increased helping behavior.

• People only helped those of the same religion.

Why is it important for leaders to share information during disasters?

• To prevent panic and chaos.

• To encourage selfish behavior.

• To help people respond effectively.

• To ensure people remain uninformed.