Human disposition toward hazards: Testing the environmental appraisal inventory

摘要: Abstract This paper explores the nature of response to environmental hazards as measured by an expanded Environmental Appraisal Inventory (EAT). Developed Schmidt and Gifford, EAT focuses on how people evaluate or appraise hazards. The current study expands that work, testing a larger population, adding human-generated hazard (small quantities non-regulated hazardous materials), developing Responsibility scale assess personal perceptions responsibility for Testing EAT, this relationship between disposition scales people's commitment safeguard environment. Most respondents seem believe they are personally immune effects threats In addition, generally feel both lack control over 28 listed, despite fact more than half human-generated. all cases, however, committed were likely take actions Using measurement understanding cognitive—relational interface environment can provide insights into respond crises.