Exam 19: Psychology and Environmental Sustainability: Conservation Psychology

Gardner & Stern (2008)report that six aspects of human life most significantly and adversely affect the environment; toxic chemicals are one aspect.Which of the following does the study recommend as a way to lead a more sustainable lifestyle?

When people perceive in others what they fail to recognize in themselves,it is known as

Schultz,et al (2005)found that individuals who are __________ are more likely to take pro-environmental action without the need for any operant manipulation.

Techniques such as rewarding bus ridership with valuable tokens or praising people for redicing their energy consumption are examples of _________ techniques for improving the environment.

Studies have also demonstrated that symptoms of _____________________ can be ameliorated by "green activities" such as camping,fishing,soccer,or a simple "walk in the park" (Faber Tayler,et al.,2001).

Steve buys a lot of things that his favorite movie star uses.Steve may be using the defense mechanism of

Natural environments can alleviate stress by activating the _______________ providing recovery from the fight or flight response by reducing blood pressure and heart rate (Hartig,et al.,2003).

Those who study the potential impact of a catastrophic environmental event,like Hurricane Katrina,have noted that people in which of these situations are very likely to be MOST devastated?

Attentional fatigue often co-occurs with feelings of ________,but __________ can mitigate the effects of both.

Gardner & Stern (2008)report that six aspects of human life most significantly and adversely affect the environment; home energy use is one aspect.Which of the following does the study recommend as a way to lead a more sustainable lifestyle?