human behavior effect on the environment
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Human Behavior effect on the Environment
Susan McKee
Susan McKee
PSY/460
Environmental Psychology
March 1, 2014
Steve Northam
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Introduction
What We Do Makes a Difference
Environmental Cues Shapes
Behavior
Cross-norm Inhibition Effect
Modifying Behavior to Increase
Sustainability
Social Norms Influence Behavior
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Environmental Cues shapes Behavior
Clues influence strength of goals
Goal Framing Theory
Normative goals: Behaving Approximately
Gains Goals : Doing better
Hedonic Goal: Feeling Better
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Environmental Cues shapes Behavior
Cross-norm Inhibition effect
Reversal effect of prohibition signs
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Disrespected Norm Increases Other Violations
Social Norms Influence Behaviors
Creating Norms
Make Sustainable Behavior the Social Default
Injunctive Norms
Descriptive Norms
Social Norms and Beliefs about the Environment
Limiting Negative Environmental Impact
Personal Interest vs. Public Good
Make Hidden Information Visible
Social Dilemmas
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Modifying Behavior to Increase Sustainability
Communication Raises the Cooperation Rate
Increase Response Efficacy
Decrease Environmental and Social Uncertainty
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Decrease Damage to the Environment
Modifying Behavior to Increase Sustainability
Creating Good Habits
Breaking Bad Habits
Intervention to Change Routine Behaviors
Using Habits to Modify Behaviors
Solution One
Increase Green Spaces
Plants Trees
Natural Paths for Biking and Walking
Corner Parks
Home Gardens
Solution TwoTeaching the 3 Rs
Recycle, Reuse and Reduce
Less is MoreReuse, Donate and Repair Items
Recycle
Conclusion
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Modifying Behavior to increase Sustainability
Changing the Urban Environment
Decrease Damage to the Environment
Emphasize Personal Relevance
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Environmental Cues shapes Behavior
Cross-norm Inhibition effect
Reversal effect of prohibition signs
Violating rule may signal power
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