Hurricane Warnings

question 92

Multiple Choice

Hurricane warnings

• A)are given if a hurricane is expected to make landfall in more than 24 hours.
• B)are given only for hurricanes exhibiting regular behavior.
• C)are less accurate now than they were 20 years ago.
• D)are issued with an eye toward balancing the economic costs of preparing for a hurricane versus the probability the hurricane will actually hit the projected target area.

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Definitions:

ABC Model

A cognitive-behavioral approach suggesting that it is not merely events that cause an individual distress, but rather the beliefs about those events.

Irrational Beliefs

False or unrealistic thoughts that can lead to emotional distress and behavioral problems.

Socratic Questioning

A technique in psychotherapy used to encourage a person to think more deeply and critically through asking systemic, disciplined questions.

Analyzing Implications

The process of examining and interpreting the potential outcomes or consequences of an action or decision.