As we grow up we are conditioned how to react to certain events. Most conditioning begins in school. We started with standard fire drills. At first no changes were made. The concept was to get everyone conditioned to their assigned exit paths. Drills were also designed to maintain order and to clear the building as quickly/efficiently as possible.
After a few drills then things began to change. Our normal exit route was blocked, and the teacher immediately diverted to a secondary exit. As students we didn’t question, hesitate or panic. We just followed the leads we were given. Though we do not actively practice fire drills at work, we are made aware of the exits and fire procedures.
Driving was another example. We began learning …show more content…
The degree of assistance varied but most of us learned how to treat for shock, stay clear of power lines and other basic skills. Some advance further learning the vital skills of CPR. And, there is more information being given on the early signs of stroke and what should be done.
These are all conditioned responses. What to do when you smell gas, dialing 911, identity theft protection and locking the car doors when you part are a few more. Our life has been flooded with them. We know that emergencies and problems can occur. We take the time to condition ourselves for the proper response.
But we do not stop there. As we acquire other activities, things or needs to once again step up to prepare for the unexpected. When I purchased my motorcycle, I enrolled in the “Safe Motorcycle Course”. I also studied a lot of other materials that were designed to help keep me alive when out in traffic.
One of my friends purchased a boat. He also jumped into the safety training and study he needed to be safe. The same holds true with other things in our life. When we find ourselves in positions that require conditioning to be safe we take the teaching, research or lessons needed to be responsible and
After a few drills then things began to change. Our normal exit route was blocked, and the teacher immediately diverted to a secondary exit. As students we didn’t question, hesitate or panic. We just followed the leads we were given. Though we do not actively practice fire drills at work, we are made aware of the exits and fire procedures.
Driving was another example. We began learning …show more content…
The degree of assistance varied but most of us learned how to treat for shock, stay clear of power lines and other basic skills. Some advance further learning the vital skills of CPR. And, there is more information being given on the early signs of stroke and what should be done.
These are all conditioned responses. What to do when you smell gas, dialing 911, identity theft protection and locking the car doors when you part are a few more. Our life has been flooded with them. We know that emergencies and problems can occur. We take the time to condition ourselves for the proper response.
But we do not stop there. As we acquire other activities, things or needs to once again step up to prepare for the unexpected. When I purchased my motorcycle, I enrolled in the “Safe Motorcycle Course”. I also studied a lot of other materials that were designed to help keep me alive when out in traffic.
One of my friends purchased a boat. He also jumped into the safety training and study he needed to be safe. The same holds true with other things in our life. When we find ourselves in positions that require conditioning to be safe we take the teaching, research or lessons needed to be responsible and