Environmental Psychology

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An overview of theory, research, and methods in environmental psychology, examining the interrelationship between humans and the physical environment (both natural and constructed). Topics include environmental cognition and behaviour, dysfunctional and restorative environments, urban stress, environmental risk perception, psychological impact of ecological crises, values and attitudes toward nature, and conservation psychology. Prerequisite: 8.0 university credits including PSYC 2018H, 2019H, and one of PSYC 2310H or 2700H.