Knowing That a Disaster Can Occur at Any Time,staff at a Community

question 28

Multiple Choice

Knowing that a disaster can occur at any time,staff at a community hospital create a disaster plan that is based on a risk assessment.Which of the following activities should be included in the plan?

• A)Scheduling periodic mock disasters to practice preparedness
• B)Developing an ongoing media campaign that stresses the excellence of the employer
• C)Reviewing all of the hospital policies for consistency and appropriateness
• D)Sharing stories of problems that have occurred when communities have not been prepared for a disaster

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Definitions:

Causal Attribution Theory

A concept in social psychology that examines how people determine the causes of behavior or events, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Partner Uncertainty

The inability to predict the behavior, thoughts, or feelings of another person.

Halo Effect

The tendency to extend an overall impression of a person, object, or institution based on one characteristic, either positive or negative.

Consistency Effect

The tendency for people to seek, interpret, and remember information that confirms their preexisting beliefs and attitudes.