Environmental Psychology - I

Paper Code: 
PSY 514 (A)
Credits: 
03
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):

 

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

PSY 514 (A)

Environmental Psychology - I

The students will be able to –

CO91: Understand the key concepts in the field of environmental psychology.

CO92: Demonstrate an understanding of major theories dealing with human-environment relations.

CO93: Reflect upon and evaluate research designs and methods in this topic area.

CO94: Analyse environment related issues with relevant concepts and theories from psychology.

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: 
Nature and Scope of Environmental Psychology:
  • Methodological Approaches to Environmental Psychology
9.00
Unit II: 
Environmental Perception:
  • Nature and Factors
9.00
Unit III: 
Attitude Toward Environment:
  • Formation and Change
9.00
Unit IV: 
Behavior Theories of Environment
  • Behaviour Theories of Environment

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Environmental Stress:
  • Pollution and Behavior
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: 
  • 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.
  • W.H., Proshansky, H.M.  Rilvin, E.G.; Winkle, G.H. & Dempsey, D. (1974). An Introduction to Environmental Psychology. New York: 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.
  • 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. ND : UBH Publishers.
Academic Year: 
2021-22
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