Which Emergency Response Organization Should Be Involved When There Is

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which emergency response organization should be involved when there is the possibility of physical injury and death?

• A)Ambulance and emergency medical services
• B)Regional and local disaster agencies
• C)Building maintenance and construction contractors
• D)Vehicle removal and debris removal services

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Definitions:

Emergent-Norm Theory

A theoretical framework suggesting that in crowd situations, new norms emerge which guide individual behavior, contradicting traditional norms.

Le Bon's Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Gustave Le Bon that explains how an individual in a crowd can lose self-control and become anonymous, leading to behavior that is emotional, irrational, and contagious.

Convergence Theory

A theory suggesting that crowd behavior is not irrational but an expression of the general beliefs and values of the individuals in the crowd.

Werther Syndrome

A phenomenon where high-profile suicides lead to an increase in suicide rates among the populace, influenced by media coverage and social suggestion.