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.
Among the more commonly used coping mechanisms are: 1  Support. Talking about a stressful event with a supportive person can be an effective way to manage stress. 2  Relaxation. Any number of relaxing activities can help people cope with stressful situations. 3  Problem-solving.