DEFINITION OF DISASTER. âDisaster is a crisis situation that far exceeds the capabilitiesâ . - Quarentelly, 1985. âDisasterâ is defined as a crisis situation causing wide spread damage which far exceeds. our ability to recover . Thus, by definition, there cannot be a perfect ideal system that. prevents damage, because then it would not be a disaster.
Coping. In psychology, a term that refers to a person's patterns of response to stress. Some patterns of coping may lower a person's risk of developing Stockholm syndrome in a hostage situation.
Now that we've examined common styles of coping, let us take a look at specific coping strategies: 1  Humor. 2  Seeking support. 3  Problem-solving. 4  Relaxation. 5  Physical recreation. 6  Adjusting expectations. 7  Denial. 8  Self-blame. 9  Venting.