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OCR component 3: Applied psychology

Environmental psychology

OCR component 3: Applied psychology · Lesson 4 of 4

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Unit 9

OCR component 3: Applied psychology

4 lessons · 7 h 45 min of study

Mental health2 h of study
Criminal psychology2 h of study
Child psychology2 h of study
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Lesson 4 of 4 · OCR component 3: Applied psychology

Environmental psychology

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Define environmental psychology and explain how physical surroundings can affect cognition, emotion and behaviour.
Explain psychological research into crowding, density and personal space, including explanations of how these variables influence stress and social behaviour.
Explain the effects of noise on performance, health and behaviour, including psychological explanations for why noise can be stressful or disruptive.

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Describe and evaluate research into urban environments, design features and pro-environmental behaviour, including how settings can be planned to improve wellbeing or behaviour.

Apply environmental psychology to real-world contexts such as schools, workplaces, housing, transport and public spaces.

Evaluate environmental psychology with reference to research methods, ecological validity, cultural variation, individual differences and practical applications.

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