PSYC 391 Chapter : Psyc 391 Psychology and Sustainability Reading Notes.pdf

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 391
• Professor: Michael Schmitt

Document Summary

Threat of climate change doesn"t seem as real as other threats (wars) Only 47% usa consider it an important issue. Diffusion of responsibility (if there are other people whom they can rely on other than you, lees sense of responsibility) (4) knowing what to do (5) deciding to act. These factors enhance a person"s sense of empowerment & self efficacy to promote helping. Cost-benefit analysis: not wanted to overreact (lose approval of others) vs. feeling negative affect for possible blame. People tend to take the easy way out (just dealing with emotions vs. acting) Each stage is intertwined and affect each other recursively. Changes at society level structures (ex. policies) influences changes at individual level (psychology) Environmental problems is hard to notice (cumulative changes over long period of time) Climate change not spread evenly over the world, tend to be in remote & distant areas. Modern life means spending more time indoors & not relying on nature for livelihood.