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    a.

    ) Disaster

    According to Norris et al (2002), events that are or could be categorized as a


    disaster, whether its cause be man-made or natural, happen in an almost daily basis in
    every country and area existing on the planet. Natural disasters such as earthquakes,
    tsunamis, and floods are some of the primary contributing factors in experiencing high
    levels of stress and other psychological problems among individuals in society. There has
    been multiple researches that shows a correlation between disasters and psychological
    problems of a person. Psychological problems include fear, anxiety, sensitivity, anger and
    even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    b.) Emotional Component

    Experiencing emotions including anxiety and other related psychological problems


    would not only affect what a person thinks about, but also how a person would feel and
    act in certain situations; let alone how to cope with it. According to Manitoba of California
    (2017), emergencies like flooding can cause great mental and emotional strain to an
    individual causing them to have disrupted daily routines and train of thoughts. Those
    affected by flooding may have a negative response towards it, which might lead a person
    to poor emotional health. Poor emotional health would weaken the body’s immune system
    and makes the person vulnerable to unwanted illnesses (American Academy of Family
    Physicians, 2017).

    c.) Behavioral Component

    Anxiety brings too much worries and bothersome thoughts to an individual which
    enables the person to fell distracted and overwhelmed by the environmental stimulus
    being experienced, which triggers the person’s anxiety. Different forms of behavior can
    result from anxiety and can leave a large impact on the individual, depending on how
    severe it would be for him/her. A person could also behave differently because of the
    thought of getting an illness. People affected by floods are often apprehensive about the
    potential, long term adverse effects of exposure to contaminants, mold, and toxic
    substances that may be present in their homes after clean up (Ohl, n.d.).
    d.) Cognitive Component

    Anxiety brought by the flooding may cause the thoughts of an individual to


    overwhelm him/her and cause a cognitive distortion which may further worsen with the
    effects brought by an environmental stimulus, yet there it could cause an error in the
    thought process and do the exact opposite of what is expected to happen (Fabian, n.d.).
    The cognitive component of an individual is said to emphasize on the anxiety being as it
    is affected by the perceived probability of the threat, perceived cost of the danger, and
    other factors which may contribute to the overall impact made by the flood on the
    psychological state of the individual.

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