Common Reasons for Building Failure in the World Series Quake

question 7

True/False

Common reasons for building failure in the World Series quake included poor connections of houses to their foundations,buildings made of un-reinforced masonry or brick-facade construction,and two- to-five-story buildings deficient in shear-bearing internal walls and supports.

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Definitions:

Planned Behavior

Refers to the Theory of Planned Behavior, which predicts how individuals' intentions toward behaviors are influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Attitude Strength

The durability and impact of an attitude on behavior and thoughts, with stronger attitudes being more consistent, resistant to change, and predictive of behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Subjective Norm

The perceived social pressure to engage or not engage in a particular behavior, based on the individual's belief about what important others think they should do.