Human Behavior in Disasters and Panic

According to Quarantelli (2008) and Perry and Lindell (2003), what are the common misconceptions about human behavior in disasters?
***Focus on two specific behaviors in your response and provide examples from the readings*** You can also tie the Tierney source on the current pandemic on behavioral issues.
Read the classic study of panic in an emergency event by Johnson (1988). The study examines human behavior in the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire and is one of the most referenced studies on the topic. Find a good quote that illustrates Johnson’s findings about behavior during the evacuation.
Do you think this is representative of behavior in other types of emergencies?
While the study is older, it provides the most complete and vivid description of human behavior in an extreme event…it is a classic of the field!
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Aesop, “The Fox and the Grapes”

Explore some of the differences between a fable or parable (which often relies on plot and has a clear ‘moral’ or meaning) and a short story (which usually does is not only about plot and often cannot be ‘explained’ as easily).1) In a first paragraph, try to briefly give the reader what it is about […]

The current state of the U.S. automotive manufacturing industry

Demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to solve problems and make decisions that impact organizations and their stakeholders
Scenario
You have been asked to present your data findings and decision-making modeling to the leadership panel for feedback prior to the stakeholder meeting presentation. The panel wants to preview the charts and graphs that will be included in your presentation based on the research you have conducted. They would like to see how you will use the data to inform your recommendation, and how you will tell the story of that data.
Directions
Part 1: Using the research gathered in Project One, provide a visualization for each of the following, then summarize what the data is showing:
The current state of the U.S. automotive manufacturing industry
Sales by fuel type (electric, hybrid, gas)
Current automotive industry trends
The trend toward different types of motors for the vehicles being made and sold, such as electric and hybrid
Trends in customer demands such as vehicle color, extra features, and styles
Trends in the body types of vehicles sold (SUVs, trucks, sedans)
Trends in the new industry
Expected growth areas
Sales by type of products or services offered
Trends in customer demands
Then, provide a summary of all of the data visualized.
Summarize the collective data about both industries as a whole.
Determine what the data is not telling you about the new industry.
Part 2: Analyze three decision making models and select the one model that is best suited for making your decision.
Analyze and provide an overview of the following three models and select one for use. Resources are listed in the Supporting Materials section.
The Rational Model
The Intuitive Model
The Recognition-Primed Model
Explain your choice of decision-making model.
Why does your selection make the most sense for this project?
 
 
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Psychological assessment tool

After completing the assigned readings, choose a psychological assessment tool discussed in the readings to study in more detail. You can choose from any of the interviews, psychological tests, or other psychological assessment tools mentioned in the assigned readings or a related measure. Use the information provided in the database, along with other academic sources, […]