Factors That Keep People From Acting in an Emergency by Rachel Chute https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh In the space below, add one reason that may prevent someone from acting in an emergency. Be sure to use full sentences when adding your response. en-us 2020-09-04 17:41:52 UTC 2026-03-20 22:51:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Mrs. Chute's Example user_95985_33116_1 https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/721656083 2020-09-04 17:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/721656083 Prevent Acting in an Emergency https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/731957383 Lawsuit is one reason that can prevent a person from taking action in an emergency. ]]> 2020-09-09 16:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/731957383 Factors that prevent from taking actions in emergencies https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/733884435 One reason someone might fail to take action in an emergency is if the person panics. They might doubt themselves or their ability to help.]]> 2020-09-10 04:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/733884435 One reason someone might hesitate to take action during an emergency is self-doubt. They may not believe they are capable of helping the person in need. https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/734830102 2020-09-10 13:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/734830102 Factors that prevent someone from taking action in an emergency https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/735349203 Someone would be shock. If I saw a family member get shot or something, I would be in too much shock to take immediate action. Also, laws and rules could be more harmful than you stepping in. ]]> 2020-09-10 14:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/735349203 A factors that can keep people from acting in an emergency is if that person is injured during the emergency. For example, if a person is a victim of a car crash and is debilitated as a result, then that person would not be able to act in the emergency. https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/737311204 2020-09-11 00:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/737311204 someone's embarrassed. https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/737788736 a factor the could keep someone from helping a student from being harassed or harmed could be embarrassment. they want to fit in with the wrong crowd.]]> 2020-09-11 04:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/737788736 https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/738442299 Something that keeps people away is that if they hurt the person even more then what they are they could get sued and get in big trouble.]]> 2020-09-11 13:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/738442299 https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/738512570 maybe they wouldn't do anything if they don't know what they are doing because they aren't professional]]> 2020-09-11 13:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/738512570 https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/738706971 Law suits are a reason to not take action for example if someone was in a car accident and you pull them out without supporting the neck properly and they cant walk again because of you thats gonna be an awful case in court.]]> 2020-09-11 14:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/738706971 Taylor https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/738745786 The reason is they could be capable of responding to an emergency. For example I can go to a vehicle fire and go put the fire out and have the others empower (Disconnect battery and engine from the vehicle) the vehicle. ]]> 2020-09-11 14:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/738745786 https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739032100 A reason someone might not act in an emergency is if maybe they don't know how to help. They could also be not in the physical condition to help, lets say for example someone needs help and someone who broke their legs is in a wheelchair and can't help. ]]> 2020-09-11 15:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739032100 Undereducated BriGray https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739169536 Someone might not take action in an emergency if they are uneducated as to what situations are emergencies. ]]> 2020-09-11 15:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739169536 Ryan Pringle https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739191198 Someone might avoid getting involved in an emergency because they are worried about making things worse.]]> 2020-09-11 15:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739191198 Jesse https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739191388 Might appear to be a joke or be a serious problem. People may be able to be talked through the emergency over the phone, like with a dispatcher.]]> 2020-09-11 15:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739191388 Alora Serfass https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739192704 They might freeze up and panic. They might be in shock and forget what to do]]> 2020-09-11 15:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739192704 Edward Kurtz https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739192779 Someone might not know what to do]]> 2020-09-11 15:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739192779 prevent in acting in an emergency. https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739194100 if something happened such as witnessing a murder or anything, id be shocked at what i saw because i for one have never seen it happen and id be scared to say something because i wouldn't want to be in that persons place. ]]> 2020-09-11 15:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739194100 Gabriela Morales https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739194745 Someone panicking]]> 2020-09-11 15:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739194745 they are in danger too https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739533659 i think the only thing that would stop someone from being in danger is if theyre in dnger too]]> 2020-09-11 16:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739533659 Emily https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739542363 Someone might not take quick action when seeing an emergency because they could be scared or maybe even not know the seriousness of what happened.]]> 2020-09-11 16:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739542363 Amelia Hiegl https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739625370 There are many factors that may keep people from helping in an emergency is that they could be shocked or they may be afraid of causing more trauma to the person. ]]> 2020-09-11 17:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739625370 Joseph rodick https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739631016 if you do something wrong the blame all falls onto you]]> 2020-09-11 17:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739631016 Sarah Florido They assume someone else may take action https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739769909
  • They might be confused on what to do and may feel that someone else is better equipped  to help. 
    • ]]>     2020-09-11 17:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/739769909     Noah Johnson https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740416766 An individual may be physically unable to help. For example, if a person in a wheelchair was home alone, not near a phone, and fell, they could potentially be trapped in that position until aid came along by chance.]]> 2020-09-11 21:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740416766 Taijhalee Jordan https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740546984 A person can be in shock from what happened and not know how to help or not be able to help.]]> 2020-09-11 23:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740546984 Izabela Korzec https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740643953 One of the most common reasons a person will hesitate to step in is for fear of their own safety.]]> 2020-09-12 01:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740643953 Ian Quier https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740679947 A reason why someone might not want to step in during an emergency is due to fear/shock. A lot of people don't know how to handle emergencies, as emotions can influence their decisions and how they react to things, and they might be overwhelmed to the point that they don't know what to do.]]> 2020-09-12 02:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740679947 Rosemery Hernandez https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740697211  A reason why someone would not act in an emergency is maybe because they are in shock and don't know what to do at the moment. Some times its there fault and don't want to admit it.]]> 2020-09-12 02:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740697211 iyonnah minor https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740740692 being in shocked and unprepared is a reason that pervents people from helping in emergencies alot of times people dont expect accidents to happen and if they dont know how to help the situation on top of that they wont help.]]> 2020-09-12 04:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740740692 cassandra johnson https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740961766 they could be unsure what to do because not everyone goes through something that u have to call 911 for so it new and scary]]> 2020-09-12 13:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/740961766 https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/742116955 People might be in such shock that they do not help, maybe they are scared that they might do more damage then help. Some might feel like they are putting themselves at risk. ]]> 2020-09-13 19:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/742116955 Damian Rothenberger https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/742258956 Something that causes a person to not act during an emergency is fear. Fear can cause a person to panic and not be able to react.]]> 2020-09-13 22:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/742258956 One reason that someone would hesitate to help with an emergency is that they're scared any panicking https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/744011967 2020-09-14 14:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/744011967 Derek Weigle https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/744678282 They could be afraid to catch a virus.]]> 2020-09-14 16:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/744678282 Aixa Javier https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/744790885 when things are just happening so fast, it hard to even think straight yet alone trying to act on it, when it might not even be your place]]> 2020-09-14 16:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/744790885 Chastity Tackett https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/746287589 They may not know how to respond, and therefore are unable to help.]]> 2020-09-15 01:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/746287589 Josh Evans https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/748908620 Some people are afraid, and others are not sure if they should intervene. Some people just do not care. ]]> 2020-09-15 17:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/748908620 Mysganna https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/775990537 One reason that may prevent someone from acting in an emergency is being in shock. Depending on the situation the person could just freeze and not know what to do.]]> 2020-09-24 14:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/775990537 Zhamire Carter https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/806897033 A person may not respond in an emergency because of fear they will make something worse or the idea that they will just get in the way.]]> 2020-10-06 14:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/user_95985_33116_1/yc03sbvc66y1dldh/wish/806897033