Question 1

Beta matching is synonymous with ______ and refers to how well the setting fits an individual from ______.

Accepted Answer

Beta matching refers to how well a setting fits an individual from the perspective of the users, not an objective perspective. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 2

Mary manages a department in which employees need to be creative and come up with innovative ideas.This requires them to interact so that they can "bounce ideas off each other." The problem is Mary's subordinates don't speak with each other very much.To improve this situation,social design would suggest arranging the furniture in a ______ pattern.

Accepted Answer

Sociopetal design refers to a design that encourages interaction and communication among individuals. In this case, arranging the furniture in a sociopetal pattern would create a space that brings people together and encourages communication, thereby promoting a more collaborative and creative work environment.

Question 3

According to the text,what is probably the most important goal of social design?

Accepted Answer

The text states that social design aims to "create settings that match occupants' needs and activities," and goes on to discuss the importance of designing spaces that promote social interaction and community building. While satisfying building users and enhancing their personal control may be important goals, they are not the primary focus of social design as discussed in the text. Changing the behavior of building users may also be a desired outcome, but is not explicitly stated as the most important goal.

Question 4

In environmental psychology,personal space refers to

Accepted Answer

Personal space in environmental psychology refers to the distance that individuals prefer to be from each other. It is the physical space around an individual that they consider to be their own and is influenced by cultural and situational factors. Personal space is not necessarily an area that an individual has control over or decorates according to their preferences, nor is it an area that one defends from others.

Question 5

In Chapter 13 ("Environment"),an intervention by Schultz (1998)was described in which he highlighted norms as means of increasing recycling.Which of the following proved to be most effective in encouraging greater recycling?

Accepted Answer

Providing feedback on recycling was most effective because it directly informed individuals about their recycling behavior, encouraging them to recycle more by making them aware of their actions and progress.

Question 6

Graham,Koo,and Wilson (2011)conducted online research aimed at getting people to drive less in which participants in the experimental conditions periodically visited a web page to report the number of miles they had avoided driving.On a follow-up survey,participants in which condition indicated they had used their car less than no-web control participants during the two weeks following the intervention?

Accepted Answer

Participants in the no feedback condition did not receive any feedback on their driving behavior, so they were less likely to change their behavior than participants in the other conditions.

Question 7

Gonzales et al. (1988)improved the increase in household cooperation with environmental audit programs from the U.S.national average of approximately 15% to approximately 60%.This was done by training auditors to employ several established social psychological strategies,including

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gonzales et al. (1988)improved the increase in...

Question 8

In Schultz et al.'s (2007)research,the introduction of a ______ norm successfully helped to increase levels of household electricity usage and was manipulated by means of ______ feedback.

Accepted Answer

Schultz et al. (2007) used injunctive norms, which involve perceptions of what behaviors are approved or disapproved by others, and manipulated them through nonverbal feedback, such as smiley or frowny faces on utility bills, to influence household electricity usage.

Question 9

The theory that proposes that certain design features can increase residents' sense of security and decrease crime is known as ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

The theory that proposes that certain design features can increase residents' sense of security and decrease crime is known as defensible space theory.

Question 10

An exclusive,expensive building that was constructed with much attention to style,ornamentation,and a large-scale,corporate philosophy was probably built using which of the following design approaches?

Accepted Answer

Formal design emphasizes style, ornamentation, and a grand corporate philosophy, characteristics that align with the description of the building.

Question 11

Alpha matching is to ______ as beta matching is to ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alpha matching is to ______ as beta...

Question 12

Which is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is true?
...

Question 13

Tom is an architect who pays much attention to how people will actually use the spaces he creates and incorporates this information into his designs.Unlike some architects,Tom clearly engages in ______.

Accepted Answer

Tom is incorporating how people will use the spaces he creates, which is a key aspect of placemaking. The other answer choices do not accurately describe Tom's design approach.

Question 14

Chapter 13 ("Environment")reports a study involving renovation efforts in a psychiatric hospital (Wagner et al.,1989)and one involving renovation efforts in a college classroom (Sommer & Olsen,1980).These studies are cited as providing examples of design changes that achieve what goal of social design?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chapter 13 ("Environment")reports a study involving renovation...

Question 15

In his 1968 article in Science,Hardin was pessimistic about humans being able to avoid the tragedy of the commons,the complete collapse of the planet's resource system.Robert Gifford,the author of Chapter 13 ("Environment")concludes that the evidence from existing intervention research ______ Hardin's bleak outlook.

Accepted Answer

Gifford's conclusion that evidence from existing intervention research shows promise in helping to counter Hardin's bleak outlook suggests a more optimistic view than Hardin's original perspective.

Question 16

Which of the following best illustrates preindustrial vernacular?

Accepted Answer

Preindustrial vernacular refers to the traditional building practices and materials of a particular region, often characterized by simple, functional designs and reliance on local resources. The example of members of an Amish community helping each other build a barn best illustrates this concept, as the Amish are known for their use of traditional technologies and handcraftsmanship in construction.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a major goal of social design?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 18

A convenience store is more likely to become the target of robbery if it lacks ______.

Accepted Answer

Gas pumps attract both regular customers and potential robbers who see the store as a quick target for cash. The presence of gas pumps increases the flow of people and vehicles near the store, which can deter potential robbers. The absence of gas pumps reduces the flow of people, making the store an easier target for robbers. The other options, such as a small parking lot, garbage bins or neighboring stores, are not significant factors in determining the likelihood of a store becoming a target for robbery.

Question 19

Research reveals that ______ do(es)not affect the likelihood of burglary,but ______ do(es)reduce its occurrence.

Accepted Answer

Surveillability, or the ability for a property to be easily observed by neighbors or passersby, has been shown to reduce the occurrence of burglary because it increases the risk of detection for potential burglars. Fences and locks, while they may seem like physical deterrents, do not significantly affect the likelihood of burglary on their own.

Question 20

Social design refers to

Accepted Answer

Social design refers to involving the end-users in the design process to ensure that the final product meets their needs and desires. It is often used in architecture and urban planning to create community-oriented spaces that are functional and accessible. Choice A accurately describes this process. Choice B seems to be more specific to the design of interior space, while choices C and D are incorrect as they do not involve collaboration with end-users in the design process.

Quiz 13: Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Beta matching is synonymous with and refers to how well the setting fits an individual from .

According to the text,what is probably the most important goal of social design?

In environmental psychology,personal space refers to

In Chapter 13 ("Environment") ,an intervention by Schultz (1998) was described in which he highlighted norms as means of increasing recycling.Which of the following proved to be most effective in encouraging greater recycling?

Gonzales et al. (1988) improved the increase in household cooperation with environmental audit programs from the U.S.national average of approximately 15% to approximately 60%.This was done by training auditors to employ several established social psychological strategies,including

In Schultz et al.'s (2007) research,the introduction of a norm successfully helped to increase levels of household electricity usage and was manipulated by means of feedback.

The theory that proposes that certain design features can increase residents' sense of security and decrease crime is known as ______ theory.

An exclusive,expensive building that was constructed with much attention to style,ornamentation,and a large-scale,corporate philosophy was probably built using which of the following design approaches?

Alpha matching is to as beta matching is to .

Which is true?

Tom is an architect who pays much attention to how people will actually use the spaces he creates and incorporates this information into his designs.Unlike some architects,Tom clearly engages in ______.

Which of the following best illustrates preindustrial vernacular?

Which of the following is NOT a major goal of social design?

A convenience store is more likely to become the target of robbery if it lacks ______.

Research reveals that do(es) not affect the likelihood of burglary,but do(es) reduce its occurrence.

Social design refers to

Quiz 13: Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Beta matching is synonymous with ______ and refers to how well the setting fits an individual from ______.

According to the text,what is probably the most important goal of social design?

In environmental psychology,personal space refers to

In Chapter 13 ("Environment") ,an intervention by Schultz (1998) was described in which he highlighted norms as means of increasing recycling.Which of the following proved to be most effective in encouraging greater recycling?

Gonzales et al. (1988) improved the increase in household cooperation with environmental audit programs from the U.S.national average of approximately 15% to approximately 60%.This was done by training auditors to employ several established social psychological strategies,including

In Schultz et al.'s (2007) research,the introduction of a ______ norm successfully helped to increase levels of household electricity usage and was manipulated by means of ______ feedback.

The theory that proposes that certain design features can increase residents' sense of security and decrease crime is known as ______ theory.

An exclusive,expensive building that was constructed with much attention to style,ornamentation,and a large-scale,corporate philosophy was probably built using which of the following design approaches?

Alpha matching is to ______ as beta matching is to ______.

Which is true?

Tom is an architect who pays much attention to how people will actually use the spaces he creates and incorporates this information into his designs.Unlike some architects,Tom clearly engages in ______.

Which of the following best illustrates preindustrial vernacular?

Which of the following is NOT a major goal of social design?

A convenience store is more likely to become the target of robbery if it lacks ______.

Research reveals that ______ do(es) not affect the likelihood of burglary,but ______ do(es) reduce its occurrence.

Social design refers to

Beta matching is synonymous with and refers to how well the setting fits an individual from .

In Schultz et al.'s (2007) research,the introduction of a norm successfully helped to increase levels of household electricity usage and was manipulated by means of feedback.

Alpha matching is to as beta matching is to .

Research reveals that do(es) not affect the likelihood of burglary,but do(es) reduce its occurrence.