Behavioural statements

Question 1

Give examples of Pre-decisional processes statements

Answer 1

Previous experience of false alarms or frequent drills can reduce sensitivity to alarm signals, inhibiting perception processes.
Sensory and cognitive impairments can inhibit the perception of cues

Question 2

Give examples of situation/risk assessment statements

Answer 2

Authority of the information source affects the perceived credibility of the information, and in turn the assessment of the situation and risk.
The actions of the surrounding population can influence the internal processes of the individual.

Question 3

Give examples of Protective action search and selection statements

Answer 3

People tend to satisfice rather than optimize.
Authority of the source affects the perceived credibility of the action.
Training and experience in previous fire/evacuation events can influence the search for and selection of a particular action or set of actions.

Question 4

Give examples of Protective action implementation statements

Answer 4

The appearance of a route can influence its use.
The presence of smoke does not always preclude the use of a route, but can influence movement along a route.
People may re-enter a structure, especially if there is an emotional attachment to the structure, the contents and/or the inhabitants.

Question 5

Give example of general statements

Answer 5

People will behave in a rational and altruistic manner, panic is rare
Evacuation is a social process, in that groups are likely to form during an evacuation