RISK PERCEPTIONS AND STRESS DURING THE THREAT OF EXPLOSION FROM A RAILROAD ACCIDENT

Social Behavior and Personality, 2004 by Lange, Lori J, Fleming, Raymond, Toussaint, Loren L

LORI J. LANGE

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA

RAYMOND FLEMING

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA

LOREN L. TOUSSAINT

Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA

Lori J. Lange, University of North Florida, Psychology Department, Jacksonville, FL, USA; Raymond Fleming, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Department of Psychology, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Loren L. Toussaint, Idaho State University, Department of Psychology, Pocatcllo, ID, USA.

Portions of this paper were presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association in August, 1997.

A special expression of gratitude is extended to residents of Weyauwega and Campbellsport for their time and participation in the reported study.

Appreciation is due to reviewers including Esperanza Lopez Vazquez, Department of Psychology, Univcrsidad de las Americas-Puebla, P.O. Box 178, CP 72820 Sta. Catarina Martir, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. Email:

Keywords: stress, risk perceptions, technological disaster, train derailment, evacuee response.

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