Zsido, Andras N.Csokazi, KrisztinaVincze, OrsolyaCoelho, Carlos M.2020-12-042022-10-012020-10Zsido, A. N., Csokasi, K., Vincze, O., & Coelho, C. M. (2020, 2020/10/01/). The emergency reaction questionnaire – First steps towards a new method. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 49, 101684. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101684http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/16525During emergencies, people are more or less capable of performing adequately. Knowledge about human behavior while facing emergencies has become more significant nowadays. This knowledge can help improving our already present defensive responses and natural coping mechanisms when facing imminent dangers, natural disasters, and catastrophes. A new method is here offered to explore the core points of this topic. The Emergency Reaction Questionnaire (ERQ), is proposed for predicting one’s reaction and behaviour in an emergency.engEmergency reactionDefensive systemQuestionnaire developmentDangerous professionSensation seekersDisaster preparednessjournal article10.1016/j.ijdrr.2020.101684