1. To highlight the simultaneous and mutual interaction of environment and behaviour.
2. To delineate psychological approaches to the study of environment.
3. To discuss the impact of ecological degradation and the need for enhanced awareness programmes.
Definition, Functions, and Determinant
Density and Social Behaviour
Urban Problems and their Solutions
Nature & Consequences; Psychological Adaptation, Ecology and Development; Resource Use; Ecology Acculturation; Sustainable Development
Planning; Changing Behavior to Save the Environment, Contributions of NGO’s, Social Movements - Tehri, Narmada
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