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IRDR monthly seminar: Understanding human behaviour during a disaster
09 February 2021, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
We welcome Dr Sarita Robinson from the University of Central Lancashire to our monthly seminar series. Dr Robinson will explore how psychology can inform our knowledge of all stages of a disaster (preparedness, our immediate response and long-term consequences).
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Professor Peter Sammonds – UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction
The session will examine factors that impact on our ability to prepare for an emergency and will then explore psychological factors that can influence evacuation behaviours. Secondly, Dr Robinson will outline studies that implement a psychobiological approach to explore responses to two simulated disasters; a fire search and rescue exercise and a helicopter ditching using the Helicopter Underwater Evacuation Training (HUET). Finally, she will outline work on the consequences of trauma exposure, especially focusing on the factors that influence post-traumatic growth.
You can book to attend the webinar using the booking link above or watch the livestream on our YouTube channel.
About the speaker
Sarita Robinson, University of Central Lancashire
