Environmental Psychology

Paper Code: 
24DPSY601(A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable students to understand key concepts and theories in environmental psychology and apply behavioral science principles to address environmental challenges, enhance quality of life, and promote health benefits through effective design and engineering of physical environments.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DPSY601 (A)

Environmental Psychology

(Theory)

CO61: Appraise the key concepts in the field of environmental psychology.

CO62: Demonstrate an understanding of major behavior theories dealing with human-environment relations

CO63: Reflect upon the concepts of Personal space, Crowding and Territoriality.

CO64: Apply the concepts of behavioral sciences to problems of design and engineering

CO65: Appraise the importance of Environment in determining the health benefits, quality of life and its restoration capabilities.

CO 66: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, application based questions, Seminar presentation,

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation,

 

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: 
Unraveling the inner world of childhood in India:

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.

 

 Suggestive Readings :

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stokols, D. and Altmann, I. (Eds.0 (1987). Handbook of Environmental Psychology.  New York: Wiley.
  • 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.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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