Title: Psychology Quest: Psy/460 - Environmental Cues and Human Behavior
Headings: Psychology Quest
Psychology Quest
Environmental Cues and Human Behavior
Humans’ Impact on the Environment
How Environmental Cues Shape Human Behavior
How Behavior Can be Modified to Support Sustainability
How Social Norms Can Influence Environmental Behaviors and Beliefs
Solutions That Could Change Behavior and Lessen Negative Environmental Impact
Conclusion

Content: For example, individuals may engage in recycling because of that economic incentive, but the repetitive act of recycling will create a value for recycling in general. In other words, “if policy dictates a pro-environment behavior, the repeated act of that behavior will become second nature – and even part of a value system – for individuals required to do it. The researchers argue that behavioral change may be the tipping point for real climate change mitigation and one step closer to a sustainable future” ("Social Norms, Behavior Influence Environmental Policy", 2013). Solutions That Could Change Behavior and Lessen Negative Environmental Impact
There are many ways how individuals can change their everyday behaviors and start to lessen their impact on the environment. By saving water, electricity, and gas, each individual’s foot print on Earth will be less damaging. Carpooling, taking shorter showers, line drying the clothes, and owning hybrid cars and solar panels are all relatively easy ways to conserve valuable resources. Also, recycling is a staple when it comes to protecting the environment. By repurposing household items, reusing grocery bags, creating a compost pile, and buying bulk food, individuals will be making small changes that will create less waste. Conclusion
Although changing the behaviors of the majority of the population on the planet, who has been acting in very destructive ways for the past few decades, is a hefty task. However, nowadays there is a great deal of awareness regarding the dangers that the future holds for planet Earth and all of those living on it, unless severe change occurs.