Question

How can knowledge of the field of environmental psychology be used to promote environment friendly behaviour?

Answer 1

knowing about the environment is not only important. putting the knowledge into practice will really help. learning all about the environment and teaching others about it and practicing it will of course promote environment friendly behaviour.

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Answer 2

Promotion of environment friendly behavior through knowledge of  Environmental Psychology

Explanation:

• Environmental psychology can mold a person to develop pro-environment or environment-friendly behavior.
• Environmental Psychology helps to understand the value of our environment; about its physical elements like water, air, sun, temperature, moisture, pollution, natural disasters; anthropological aspects like population control, food production, etc; and our ultimate future needs.
• It develops a person to contribute more for environment sustainability to preserve our environment for future needs also.
• This can be done by applying proper insight and understanding  energy conservation, sustained energy consumption; following the golden three R’s - recycle, reuse, reduce; and promoting environment by taking part in tree planting, water resources maintenance etc to protect our environment.
• By understanding the potential dangers of deforestation, one will think twice before cutting trees, poaching, etc which are derogatory to the environment.
• Learning about psychology related to population, one can understand various problems related to overpopulation, epidemiological issues, and health related issues and promote a healthy environment.