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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
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Social Norms Influence Behaviors
Creating Norms
Make Sustainable Behavior the Social Default
Injunctive Norms
Descriptive Norms
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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
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Modifying Behavior to Increase Sustainability
Creating Good Habits
Breaking Bad Habits
Intervention to Change Routine Behaviors
Using Habits to Modify Behaviors
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Solution One
Increase Green Spaces
Plants Trees
Natural Paths for Biking and Walking
Corner Parks
Home Gardens
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Solution TwoTeaching the 3 Rs
Recycle, Reuse and Reduce
Less is MoreReuse, Donate and Repair Items
Recycle
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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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