Environment - Psychology Flashcards

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Environmental Social Psychology

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-study of the relationship between physical environment and social behaviour

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Wilcox and Holahan

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  • effects of building size and floor
  • defensible space (control over space)
  • intimacy gradient (space from public to private)
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How can you enhance defensible space?

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  1. clear definition of space
  2. position windows so people can survey
  3. avoid building forms that avoid perceived vulnerability
  4. avoid urbanized areas
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Baum & Valins (1978) Study

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purpose-compare perceptions and social behaviours in two types of dorms
results- corridor students felt more crowded and were less social, had fewer friends

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What design works in Schools & Hospitals?

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Radial design

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Other settings

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  • chairs in small clusters double interactions compared to along walls
  • classrooms with bright colours increase positive ratings of professor and increase test score
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6 factors in building designs

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  1. security
  2. clarity (finding your way)
  3. privacy
  4. social interaction
  5. convenience
  6. identity (sense of belonging)
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social dilemma

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  • a conflict in which the most beneficial action for an individual will have harmful effects
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How can psychologists resolve social dilemma?

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1) small group discussion and public commitment

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Injunctive norms

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socially sanctioned behaviours ex. behaviours which are perceived to be approved by others

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descriptive norms

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peoples perceptions of how others are behaving

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what can feedback do?

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providing information on energy can increase conservation

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Intrinsic motivation and implementation plan

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-people act in more pro-environmental ways and for longer if intrinsically motivated

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How can we get people intrinsically motivated?

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  • centrally process information

- use fear & provide sollution

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Cognitive Dissonance (Hypocrisy technique)
Dickerson (1992)
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-asses if hypocrisy technique can reduce water usage

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Case study - Does it matter whos behaviour they describe?

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  • groups that have value to us
  • general guests
  • same room
  • gender
  • concerned citizens