PSYC 388 - Environmental Psychology

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

In this course, students will explore theory and research on select topics pertaining to human-environment interactions from a psychological perspective. Through assigned readings, discussions, experiential activities, group projects, occasional lectures, and multi-media presentations students will learn about how people are influenced by and shape their physical surroundings, both in natural and built environments. Students will gain a broad exposure to classic and contemporary topics environmental psychologists study, including: how individuals think about and navigate physical spaces, how urban design and architecture influences behavior, why some individuals are more environmentally proactive than others, whether time spent in natural settings has restorative benefits for health and well-being, and how personal space, territoriality, crowding, and privacy concerns affect how we interact with other people in everyday situations. Prerequisites: PSYC 105, PSYC 216 or JUST 216, and PSYC 270 or consent of instructor. (4)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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