Introduction To Ecological Psychology

Author : Julia J. C. Blau,Jeffrey B. Wagman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000619010

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Introduction to Ecological Psychology by Julia J. C. Blau,Jeffrey B. Wagman Pdf

Introduction to Ecological Psychology is a highly accessible book that offers an overview of the fundamental theoretical foundations of Ecological Psychology. The authors, Julia J.C. Blau and Jeffrey B. Wagman, provide a broad coverage of the topic, including discussion of perception-action as well as development, cognition, social interaction, and application to real world problems. Concepts are presented in the book using a conversational writing style and everyday examples that introduce novice readers to the problems of perception and action and demonstrate the application of the ecological approach theories to broader philosophical questions. Blau and Wagman explain how ecological psychology might be pertinent to both classic and newer issues in psychology. The authors move beyond the traditional scope of the discipline to effectively illustrate concepts of dynamics, evolution, self-organization, and physical intelligence in ecological psychology. This book is an essential guide to the basics for students and professionals in ecological psychology, sensation and perception, cognition, and development. It is also indispensable reading for anyone interested in ecological and developmental studies.

Author : Allan W. Wicker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1411327078

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An Introduction to Ecological Psychology by Allan W. Wicker Pdf

Author : Allan W. Wicker
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1984-11-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521319749

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An Introduction to Ecological Psychology by Allan W. Wicker Pdf

This highly readable account of the ecological psychology movement makes its general ideas accessible to the beginning student and non-specialist. It describes the work of Roger Barker in the 'behaviour settings' of small American and English towns and the formulation of 'manning theory,' which concerns the number of people needed to 'operate and maintain' a particular setting. The author concludes by suggesting implications for everyday life and proposing different directions for ecological psychology.

Author : Linda Steg,Agnes E. van den Berg,Judith I. M. de Groot
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470976388

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Environmental Psychology by Linda Steg,Agnes E. van den Berg,Judith I. M. de Groot Pdf

"Explores the environment's effects on human wellbeing and behaviour, factors influencing environmental behaviour and ways of encouraging pro-environmental action"--

Author : J. R. Toledo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0977465829

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Introduction to Ecological Psychology by J. R. Toledo Pdf

Author : Mirilia Bonnes,Gianfranco Secchiaroli
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995-08-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0803979061

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Environmental Psychology by Mirilia Bonnes,Gianfranco Secchiaroli Pdf

This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the rapidly expanding field of environmental psychology. The authors start with a review of the history of environmental psychology, highlighting its interdisciplinary nature. They trace its roots in architecture, ecology and geography, and examine the continuing relationship of these subjects to the psychological tradition. The book then moves through key contemporary lines of research in the field, contrasting models from perception and cognition, such as those of Gibson and Brunswick, with major social psychological approaches as represented by Lewin, Barker and others. The book concludes with an analysis of the most promising areas of research and practice

Author : Harry Heft
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135689582

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Ecological Psychology in Context by Harry Heft Pdf

In this book Harry Heft examines the historical and theoretical foundations of James J. Gibson's ecological psychology in 20th century thought, and in turn, integrates ecological psychology and analyses of sociocultural processes. A thesis of the book is that knowing is rooted in the direct experience of meaningful environmental objects and events present in individual-environment processes and at the level of collective, social settings. Ecological Psychology in Context: *traces the primary lineage of Gibson's ecological approach to William James's philosophy of radical empiricism; *illuminates how the work of James's student and Gibson's mentor, E.B. Holt, served as a catalyst for the development of Gibson's framework and as a bridge to James's work; *reveals how ecological psychology reciprocally can advance Jamesian studies by resolving some of the theoretical difficulties that kept James from fully realizing a realist philosophy; *broadens the scope of Gibson's framework by proposing a synthesis between it and the ecological program of Roger Barker, who discovered complex systems operating at the level of collective, social processes; *demonstrates ways in which the psychological domain can be extended to properties of the environment rendering its features meaningful, publicly accessible, and distributed across person-environment processes; and *shows how Gibson's work points the way toward overcoming the gap between experimental psychology and the humanities. Intended for scholars and students in the areas of ecological and environmental psychology, theoretical and historical psychology, cognitive science, developmental psychology, anthropology, and philosophy.

Author : William H. Ittelson
Publisher : Holt McDougal
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951000110415Z

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An Introduction to Environmental Psychology by William H. Ittelson Pdf

Author : John Flach,Fred Voorhorst
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000762532

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A Meaning Processing Approach to Cognition by John Flach,Fred Voorhorst Pdf

A cognitive psychologist and an industrial design engineer draw on their own experiences of cognition in the context of everyday life and work to explore how people attempt to find practical solutions for complex situations. The book approaches these issues by considering higher-order relations between humans and their ecologies such as satisfying, specifying, and affording. This approach is consistent with recent shifts in the worlds of technology and product design from the creation of physical objects to the creation of experiences. Featuring a wealth of bespoke illustrations throughout, A Meaning Processing Approach to Cognition bridges the gap between controlled laboratory experiments and real-world experience, by questioning the metaphysical foundations of cognitive science and suggesting alternative directions to provide better insights for design and engineering. An essential read for all students of Ecological Psychology or Cognitive Systems Design, this book takes the reader on a journey beyond the conventional dichotomy of mind and matter to explore what really matters.

Author : Linda Steg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119241089

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Environmental Psychology by Linda Steg Pdf

The updated edition of the essential guide to environmental psychology Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition, Environmental Psychology: An Introduction offers an overview of the interplay between humans and their environments. The text examines the influence of the environment on human experiences, behaviour and well-being and explores the factors influencing environmental behaviour, and ways to encourage pro-environmental behaviour. The revised edition is a state-of-the art review of relevant theories and research on each of these topics. With contributions from an international panel of noted experts, the text addresses a wealth of topics including the main research methods in environmental psychology; effects of environmental stress; emotional impacts and meanings of natural environment experience; aesthetic appraisals of architecture; how to measure environmental behaviour; cognitive, emotional and social factors explaining environmental behaviour; effects and acceptability of strategies to promote pro-environmental factors; and much more. This important book: Discusses the environmental factors that threaten and promote human wellbeing Explores a wide range of factors influencing actions that affect environmental conditions Discusses the effects and acceptability of approaches that aim to encourage pro-environmental behavior Presents research results conducted in different regions in the world Contains contributions from noted experts Written for scholars and practitioners in the field, the revised edition of Environmental Psychology offers a comprehensive review of the most recent research available in environmental psychology.

Author : Robert Shaw,John Bransford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781315467917

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Perceiving, Acting and Knowing by Robert Shaw,John Bransford Pdf

Originally published in 1977, the chapters in this volume derive from a conference on Perceiving, Acting and Knowing held by the Center for Research in Human Learning at the University of Minnesota in 1973. The volume was intended to appeal, not just to the specialist or the novice, but to anyone sufficiently interested in psychology to have obtained a sense of its history at the time. Through these essays the authors express a collective attitude that a careful scrutiny of the fundamental tenets of contemporary psychology may be needed. In some essays specific faults in the foundations of an area are discussed, and suggestions are made for remedying them. In other essays the authors flirt with more radical solutions, namely, beginning from new foundations altogether. Although the authors do not present a monolithic viewpoint, a careful reading of all their essays under one cover reveals a glimpse of a new framework by which theory and research may be guided.

Author : Jody L. Swartz,William E. Martin,Jody L. Swartz-Kulstad
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134795697

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Applied Ecological Psychology for Schools Within Communities by Jody L. Swartz,William E. Martin,Jody L. Swartz-Kulstad Pdf

This volume provides a thorough examination of the interplay between individuals and their environment in the development and maintenance of problem behaviors, and delineates procedures for conducting assessment, intervention, and prevention within the child's ecosystem. As individuals structure, change, and organize their environments, their environments work to do the same. Environmental or contextual and individual variables act reciprocally to shape an individual's behavior. For school-aged youth, this reality necessitates an ecological approach to assessment, intervention, and prevention. Specifically, problem behaviors are partly developed and maintained by a combination of factors present in the child's psychosocial ecosystem -- home, school, and community. Although there is an abundance of theoretical applications and research supporting this concept, the predominant trend has been to emphasize the properties of the person. As a result, one is left to assume that the genesis of difficulties in adaptation lies in internal or personal states and traits of the individual. In contrast to traditional psychology theories which focus primarily on the individual, incorporation of ecological psychology concepts allows for a more comprehensive and in-depth analysis of sources contributing to the individual's ability to adapt to their psychosocial environment. Ecological theories which drive assessment, intervention, and prevention efforts provide the necessary framework for assisting school-aged youth and their associated ecological networks to cope with and overcome the multidetermined, multifaceted concerns that arise during the school years. However, this is an often difficult and cumbersome task for educators, parents, and school systems to undertake. To this end, this volume focuses on the functional application of ecological psychology for schools within communities. Each of the 10 chapters -- written by key figures in school, family, counseling, and community psychology -- explores the use of ecological theory from a different perspective, ranging from focus on the child, the child within the classroom, the classroom teacher, and the community to considerations in working with special populations such as juvenile delinquents and in planning for developmental issues such as school-to-work-transition. The final chapter summarizes and integrates the previous chapters and provides suggestions for future directions in the field.

Author : Robert B. Bechtel
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 0803957955

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Environment and Behavior by Robert B. Bechtel Pdf

This comprehensive, introductory text presents a unified view of human environment problems. Unlike most texts in the field that treat environmental psychology as a branch of psychology only, Environment and Behavior covers the topic from a cross-disciplinary nature. The book is more inclusive of all aspects of environmental studies and emphasizes the innovative thinking required to deal with environmental problems. The breadth of coverage offered by Environment and Behavior will enable the instructor to choose the focus for each particular course because it contains chapters on a variety of subject areas, including environmental engineering, biology, geography, architecture, evolutionary biology, sociology, clinical psychology, and gerontology. Environment and Behavior is a one-of-a-kind text with a unique style that will make it a must for all courses related to the environment, including urban studies and psychology.

Author : Deborah Du Nann Winter
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Psychology
ISBN : IND:30000092518053

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Ecological Psychology by Deborah Du Nann Winter Pdf

As an introduction to psychology applied to environmental problems, this book is written for the introductory psychology student, the environmental studies student and for the layperson who may wonder if psychology has anything useful to say about mounting ecological difficulties. The opening chapter outlines the main features of environmental problems and argues that becuase they have been caused by human behaviours, beliefs, decisions and values, psychology is crucial for finding solutions to them. Chapter two discusses some historical contributions in Western intellectual thought to contemporary views about nature. Chapters three to seven each examine a particular field or theory in psychology and apply it to a selected environmental problem. Chapter eight summarizes and compares these five psychological approaches and analyses where psychology has been and where the author beleives it should go in order to make stronger and more potent contributions to solving environmental problems.

Author : Rob Withagen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000588248

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Affective Gibsonian Psychology by Rob Withagen Pdf

Affective Gibsonian Psychology presents the first comprehensive ecological approach to our affective engagement with the environment, drawing on James Gibson’s new foundation of psychology. This book develops a unique theoretical framework, beginning with Gibson’s ecological approach, but also drawing on phenomenology, developmental systems theory, and the pioneering ideas of the psychoanalyst Alice Miller. The advanced perspective allows us to understand our emotional engagement with the environment, and the individual differences therein, without returning to the Cartesian assumptions that have plagued psychology since the 17th century. This book is intended to contribute to the ecological movement in psychology and is of interest to scholars working in the fields of Gibsonian psychology, affective science, phenomenology, clinical psychology, and (radical) embodied cognitive science.