Accession Number:

AD0759843

Title:

Laboratory Studies of the Effects of Physical Hazard on Shelter Management Behavior. Phase 1. Study Plan.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 3 Jan 72-30 Apr 73,

Corporate Author:

AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH CORAL GABLES FLA

Personal Author(s):

• Armstrong,Terry R.
• Collins,Robert A.
• Smith,Robert W.

Report Date:

1972-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

66.0

Abstract:

The goal of the project was to develop the experimental design and supporting materials and procedures for a research project intended to identify and validate predictors of effective management behavior under threat stress. The product of the project is a Study Plan intended to be implemented as a laboratory study of the effects of threat stress on human leadershipmanagement behavior, representing the situation of a shelter manager in an actual disaster. Included in the project was a small pilot study to evaluate the methodology and materials that were developed for the Study Plan. The project involved the development of certain prototype items for a shelter manager seselection battery and a management performance battery, as well as the development of the research methodology itself. Author

Descriptors:

• *BEHAVIOR
• *CIVIL DEFENSE
• SHELTERS
• LEADERSHIP
• LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
• EXERCISE(PHYSIOLOGY)

Subject Categories:

• Psychology
• Civil Defense

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE