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crisis management

the organization and mobilization of resources to overcome the difficulties presented by a sudden and unexpected threat, such as widespread food contamination or a financial catastrophe. The psychological stress produced by a crisis can reduce the information-processing capacities of those affected, which should be taken into account by crisis managers when considering possible solutions.

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February 11th 2025

personal probability

personal probability

see subjective probability.