Environmental Psychology

Paper Code: 
DPSY 601 A
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

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

CO32: Understand the key concepts in the field of environmental psychology.

CO33: Demonstrate an understanding of major behavior theories dealing with human-environment relations

CO34: Reflect upon the concepts of Personal space, Crowding and Territoriality.

CO35: Apply the concepts of behavioral sciences to problems of design and engineering

CO36: Understand the importance of Environment in determining the health benefits, quality of life and its restoration capabilities.

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

  

 

12.00
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, Behavior Setting Theory and Environmental–Centered Approach, Research Methods. Practical   Importance of Environmental Psychology.

12.00
Unit II: 
Behavior Theories of Environment

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

12.00
Unit III: 
Personal Space, Crowding and Territoriality:

Personal Space: Definition, Functions, and Determinants; Effect of high density on humans. Territoriality: Functions, Territory as blanket and Aggression 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Architecture, Design and Engineering for Human

Physical environments, The process of design and the Human Factors in design. Green Buildings.

12.00
Unit V: 
Environment and Health

Restorative Environment, Health Benefits of Nature, Environment and Quality of life.

Essential Readings: 
  • 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.
References: 
  • Clad, A. (1984). Environmental Challenges. ND: UBH Publishers.
  • Dreze, J. & Sen, A. (Eds.) (1992). Indian Development. Delhi: Oxford University Press.
  • 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.
  • W.H., Proshansky, H.M.  Rilvin, E.G.; Winkle, G.H. & Dempsey, D. (1974). An Introduction to Environmental Psychology. New York: Rinehart and Winston.   

E Resources:

●      Universal Digital Library.

●      Science Open Library.

●      ResearchGate

●      JSTOR

●      Proquest

●      Shodhganga

●      Delnet

●      Google Scholar

●      National Digital Library (NPTEL)

●      Academia

 

Journals:

·       Psychological Studies. Access from Central Library, The IIS Deemed to be University

·       Psychology & Developing Societies. . Access from Central Library, The IIS Deemed to be University

·       Journal of Environment Research & Development. . Access from Central Library, The IIS Deemed to be University

·       Journal of Environment Science and Engineering. Access from Central Library, The IIS Deemed to be University

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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