ABSTRACT

Psychology of Sustainability: An Applied Perspective examines the many psychological factors that lead to human behavioral effects on the environment. Each chapter will apply elements from a basic research area into the context of criteria specific to sustainability. Increased interest has led many universities to offer courses on "Psychology of Sustainability." This book is the perfect text to provide an introduction to the subject. Throughout the book, readers will find new ways of framing questions related to human adaptability and evolutionary psychology. Psychology of Sustainability is ideal for students or professionals who are looking to contribute to the conversation.

chapter 1|24 pages

Applied Psychology and the Environment

chapter 2|16 pages

The Determinist in Us All

chapter 3|25 pages

Differences among People

chapter 4|18 pages

Opening the Black Box

chapter 5|27 pages

Social Contexts

chapter 7|25 pages

Learning and Behavior Change

chapter 8|26 pages

Processes in Applied Psychology

chapter 9|24 pages

Organizational Interventions

chapter 10|27 pages

Broad Interventions

chapter 11|9 pages

The Adaptive Capacity Scorecard