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Environmental Psychology
The human state of mind and in turn behaviour is affected by the environment; and in turn, the environment can have a significant impact upon human psychology and behaviour. This book explores this interrelationship between the environment and both psychology and behaviour. In practical terms, we can improve our psychological wellbeing by better managing our physical and social environment; and we can improve our environment by being more aware and understanding of this interrelationship.
CHAPTER 1 NATURE & SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction
Nature of Environmental Psychology
Origins of Environmental Psychology
Problem Orientated
Study Focus 1
Goals of Environmental Psychology
Research Perspectives
Spatial Behaviour
Stress & Restoration
Restorative Environments
Environmental Cognition
Scope of Environmental Psychology
Quality of Life
Crowding
Work Environment
Home Environment
Outlook
Strengths & Limitations of Environmental Psychology
CHAPTER 2 THEORIES AND MEASUREMENTS
Introduction
Arousal Theories
Stimulation, Adaptation & Control Theories
Stress Theory
Ecological Theories
Taking Measurements
Laboratory Experiments
Field Studies
Simulations
Case Studies
CHAPTER 3 PERCEPTION AND SPATIAL COGNITION
Perception of the Environment
Social Perception
Spatial Cognition
Cognitive Mapping
Personal Space
Privacy
Crowding
Territoriality
CHAPTER 4 ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATIONS AND ATTITUDES
Environmental Evaluations
Relationship Between Environment and Attitudes
Emotions & Attitudes
Behaviour & Attitudes
Social Attitudes
How Environment Influences Personality
Nature/Nurture
CHAPTER 5 ENVIRONMENT AND WELLBEING
Link Between Environment and Wellbeing
Natural Environment
Restorative Environments
Forces of Nature
Environmental Hazards
Quality of Life
Environmental Stress
Climate Change
CHAPTER 6 BUILT ENVIRONMENTS
Nature of the Built Environment
Home Environment
Workplace Environment
Public Spaces
CHAPTER 7 SUSTAINABILITY
What is Sustainability?
Environmental Problems
What do these problems have in common?
Ecoanxiety and Solastalgia
Signs and Symptoms of Ecoanxiety
Statistics
Co-morbidity
Ways to Deal with Ecoanxiety
Promoting Sustainability Attitudes
Psychology can Save the World
The Experimental Approach
The Theoretical Approach
Conservation Psychology and Other Species
Conservation Psychology in Practice
The Extinction of Humans
Influencing Environmental Actions
Creating Connections with Nature
Better Environmental Design
Mindfulness and Sustainability
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