Environment Psychology - I

Paper Code: 
PSY 514 (A)
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
Course Outcomes Learning and teaching strategies Assessment Strategies

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO116: Understand the key concepts in the field of environmental psychology.

CO117: Demonstrate an understanding of major theories dealing with human-environment relations.

CO118: Reflect upon and evaluate research designs and methods in this topic area.

CO119: Analyze environment related issues with relevant concepts and theories from psychology.

CO110: Understand the behavior theories of the environment.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

 Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Unit I: Nature and Scope of Environmental Psychology

Definition, Roots, Edges and Branches of Environmental Psychology, Theories and Approaches; Stimulations Theories, Control Theories, Integral Theories, Behaviour Setting Theory and Environmental – Centered Approach, Research Methods. Practical   Importance of Environmental Psychology.

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit II: Environmental Perception

Definition,     Distinction from Traditional Perception, Research Methods, Influences on Environmental Perception and Theories of Environmental Perception. Scenic Beauty : Human Landscape Perception

9.00
Unit III: 
Unit III: Attitude Toward Environment

Environmental  Attitude, Environmental Appraisals, Environmental   Assessments. Personality and Environment : Traditional and Environmental Personality Dimensions.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV: Behaviour Theories of Environment

Introduction, Theory of Planned Behaviour, The Norm Activation Model, The -Value-Belief Theory, Goal Framing Theory, Strategies to Promote Pro-Environmental Behaviour.

9.00
Unit V: 
Unit V: Environmental Stress

Pollution, Crowding, Poor Housing  and  neighborhood Quality, Traffic Congestion. Nature: Restorative Agent & Health Benefits

Essential Readings: 

PSY 514 - Group (A):  Environmental Psychology - I

Essential Readings:

  • Gifford, G. (1996). ). Environmental Psychology : Principles and Practices. Boston : Allyn and Bacon.
  • Cotton, B. (2019). Environmental Psychology : Principles and Practices. UK. : ED – Tech Press.
  • Fisher, J.D.,  Bell, P.A. and Baum, A. (1984). Environmental Psychology. NY :  Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
  • Holahan, C.J. (1982). Environmental Psychology. NY : Random House.
  • Steg, L., Berg, V. & Groot, M. (2013). Environmental Psychology : An Introduction. UK : BPS Text Books.

Suggested Readings

  • Clad, A. (1984). Environmental Challenges. ND : UBH Publishers.
  • Dreze, J. & Sen, A. (Eds.) (1992). Indian Development. Delhi : Oxford University Prss.
  • Gadgil, M. & Guha, R. (1995). Ecology and Equality. New Delhi : Penguin Books.
  • Goldsmith, E. (1991). The Way : The Ecological World-View. Boston: Shambhala It Elson.        
  • Ittelson, W.H., Proshansky, H.M., Rilvin, E.G., Winkel, G.H. and Dempsey, D. (1974). An Introduction to Environmental Psychology. New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
  • Jain. U. (1987). The Psychological Consequences of Crowding. New Delhi : Sage.
  • Mishra, R.C. Sinha, D. & Berry, J.W. (1996). Ecology, Community and lifestyle. New Delhi.
  • Odum, E.P. (1997). Ecology : A Bridge Between Science and Society. Massachusttes : Sinauer Associates.
  • Pandey J., Sinha D. &Bhawuk, D.P.S. (Eds.) (1996). Asian Contribution to Cross-Cultural Psychology. New Delhi : Saga Publications.
  • Sinha, D. Tripathi, R.C. & Mishra G. (Eds.) (1982). Deprivation : Its Social roots and Psychological Consequences. New Delhi : Concept Publishing Company.
  • Stokols, D. and Altmann, I. (Eds.0 (1987). Handbook of Environmental Psychology.  New York : Wiley.
References: 

E Resources

  • ResearchGate
  • JSTOR
  • Proquest
  • Shodhganga
  • Delnet
  • Google Scholar
  • National Digital Library (NPTEL)
  • Academia

Journals

  • Annals of medicine and surgery
  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • Journal of Environmental Psychology
  • Kybernetes
Academic Year: 
2022-23
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