Question 1

With smart meters, electric utility companies can

Accepted Answer

Smart meters allow electric utility companies to track and analyze electricity usage in real-time. This data can be used to offer lower prices during periods of low demand, which can help shift usage to off-peak hours and ultimately reduce strain on the electric grid. Smart meters do not allow for warnings or taxes on overuse, and while they can provide information on usage, they do not give utility companies control over the amount of electricity a customer is allowed.

Question 2

Which of the following would be the LEAST likely to result in lower energy bills?

Accepted Answer

Monthly electricity bills are a consequence of energy consumption rather than a method to reduce it. Programmable thermostats, energy-saving settings, and monetary rewards for conservation are all strategies aimed at reducing energy use and thus lowering bills.

Question 3

Regarding overpopulation and environmental damage, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Experts do not estimate that the maximum sustainable population of the Earth is between 25 billion and 50 billion persons. In fact, most estimates suggest that the maximum sustainable population is much lower, at around 10 billion or less, and some estimates suggest that we may have already surpassed or will soon surpass this limit.

Question 4

Placing signs in raised flower beds protects signs from vandalism because people resist trampling the flowers to get to the sign. This is an example of how architects using psychological research are able to prevent vandalism by

Accepted Answer

By placing signs in raised flower beds, architects are "hardening" and "de-opportunizing" the setting, making it less accessible and reducing the opportunity for vandalism.

Question 5

Electric utility companies are able to offer electricity at lower prices during periods of low demand because of the continuous feedback these utilities receive about energy usage through

Accepted Answer

Smart meters allow for real-time monitoring of energy usage, allowing utility companies to adjust their supply based on demand. This can lead to lower prices during periods of low demand. Ecological footprint calculators, power strips, and carbon debt meters do not provide the same real-time feedback on energy usage that smart meters do.

Question 6

Try as you might to reduce your use of resources, such as electricity, you might find it difficult to do because environmental psychologists have long known that a major barrier to conservation involves

Accepted Answer

Environmental psychologists have identified that a significant barrier to conservation efforts is a lack of control and feedback. This means individuals often find it hard to see the direct impact of their actions due to insufficient immediate feedback on their energy use or conservation efforts, making it difficult to adjust behaviors accordingly.

Question 7

Which statement is true regarding density and crowding?

Accepted Answer

Density refers to the objective measure of the number of people per unit area, while crowding is the subjective feeling or perception of being in a space that feels too populated.

Question 8

Which is an example of territorial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Placing a coat on a chair signifies ownership and is an example of territorial behavior.

Question 9

Attentional overload involves excessive demands on a person's attention from

Accepted Answer

Attentional overload can be caused by excessive demands on a person's attention from various sources, including sensory stimulation, information, and social interactions. Therefore, option D, "all of these," is the best choice.

Question 10

Calhoun's study of overcrowding showed that animals in overcrowded conditions

Accepted Answer

Calhoun's study of overcrowding showed that animals in overcrowded conditions experienced stress which led to the development of more diseases and a higher death rate.

Question 11

Which of the following factors plays the largest role in whether high density is experienced as crowding?

Accepted Answer

The relationships among the people involved play the largest role in whether high density is experienced as crowding. For example, a group of strangers in a crowded elevator may feel crowded and uncomfortable, while a group of close friends at a crowded concert may feel excited and energized. The social context and familiarity of the people involved significantly affect how individuals perceive and respond to high density environments. Age, gender, and dominance/passivity may also play a role, but to a lesser extent compared to relational factors.

Question 12

Regarding overpopulation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Animal experiments have shown effects of overcrowding on animals, but they cannot provide conclusive evidence about the effects on humans due to differences in species, social structures, and complexities.

Question 13

Which psychologist described the state of attention overload and believed that city dwellers learn to prevent it by engaging only in brief, superficial social contacts, by ignoring nonessential events, and by fending off others with cold and unfriendly expressions?

Accepted Answer

Stanley Milgram proposed the concept of "overload" to explain how city dwellers adapt to the bombardment of stimuli by narrowing their social interactions and adopting a more detached demeanor to manage the sensory overload typical in urban environments.

Question 14

Researchers have found that the more attached you are to an area, the more likely you are to signal your "ownership" by adorning the area with

Accepted Answer

Researchers have found that the more attached you are to an area, the more likely you are to signal your "ownership" by adorning the area with territorial markers, such as fences, signs, or artwork.

Question 15

Regarding urban stresses, crowding, and noise pollution, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

City dwellers do not learn to prevent attentional overload by intensely focusing on non-essential events. Rather, they may experience attentional overload due to the constant stimulation and distractions of urban environments.

Question 16

If you reduce your energy consumption and offset the remainder, then you are living what is known as a(n) __________ lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

By reducing your energy consumption and offsetting the remainder, you are able to balance out your carbon emissions, making your lifestyle carbon-neutral. This helps reduce your impact on the environment and climate change.

Question 17

Regarding noise pollution, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

While noise pollution can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss, it does not have an immediate damaging impact on hearing abilities.

Question 18

Major sources of urban stress include

Accepted Answer

All of these (noise, crowding, and overstimulation) are major sources of urban stress.

Question 19

The world population first began exploding around what year?

Accepted Answer

The world population first began exploding around 1850 due to the Industrial Revolution and advancements in medicine and sanitation.

Question 20

Regarding spatial behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 16: Applied Psychology