The disposition concept of V.A. Yadov in the study of the representations of an extreme situation among the social sphere specialists

The empirical research results based on the dispositional concept of V.A. Yadov have been considered. The studied structure of social sphere specialists’ perceptions allows us to identify the main attitudes in relation to an extreme situation (personal, value, elementary, and basic perceptions components). The methods of M.I. Rozenova, V.I. Morosanova, Levy (modified by V.E. Petrov and L.I. Bogateeva) were used: “Semantic differential”, “Self-regulation profile questionnaire”, “Unfinished sentences”, “Exposure to extreme situations”, “Extreme situations”, “Personality in an extreme situation”. The study results have been processed using qualitative methods, including content analysis. The study results may allow to further study psychological readiness of a specialist to work with complex cases in the social sphere and outline a work plan to improve professional competence. The study is a continuation of the previous study of representations of an extreme situation among the military personnel and students, and it is also planned to study other social groups.