Environmental Psychology – II

Paper Code: 
PSY 614 – Group (A)
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

 

  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.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSY 614 (A)

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental Psychology - II

The students will be able to –

CO118: Understands key concepts in the field of environmental psychology

CO119: Demonstrates knowledge of how crowding affects social behaviour.

CO120: Reflects upon urban problems and their possible solutions

CO121: Apply knowledge inn planning for a sustainable development and a better 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: 
Personal Space and Territoriality:

 

  • Definition
  • Functions, and Determinant

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Crowding and Environment :
  • Density and Social Behaviour

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Environment and Community Health :
  • Urban Problems and their Solutions

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Environmental Deprivation:
  • Nature & Consequences
  • Psychological Adaptation
  • Ecology and Development
  • Resource Use
  • Ecology Acculturation
  • Sustainable Development

 

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Towards a Better Environment:
  • Planning
  • Changing Behavior to Save the Environment
  • Contributions of NGO’s
  • Social Movements - Tehri, Narmada

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Fisher, J.D., Bell, P.A. and Baum, A. (1984). Environmental Psychology. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
  • Holahan, C.J. (1982). Environmental Psychology. New York: Random House.

 

References: 
  • Dreze, J. & Sen, A. (Eds.) (1992). Indian Development. New 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 Ittelson.
  • W.H., Proshansky, H.M.; Rilvin, E.G.; Winkel, G.H. & Dempsey, D. (1974). An Introduction to Environmental Psychology. New York: Rineheart and Winston.          
  • Jain. U. (1987). The Psychological Consequences of Crowding. New Delhi: Sage.
  • Mishra, R.C. Sinha, D. & Berry, J.W. (1996). Ecology, Acculturation and Psychological Adaptation. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
  • Odum, E.P. (1997). Ecology: A Bridge Between Science and Society. Massachusttes : Sinauer Associates.
  • 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. (1987). Handbook of Environmental Psychology.  New York: Wiley & Sons.
  • 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.
  • Clad, A. (1984). Environmental Challenges. New Delhi: UBH Publishers.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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