Suppose that you are a Grade 9 teacher, and you are trying to get your students to conserve more water and energy in their daily lives.Which of the following approaches is likely to be MOST successful?
A)Educate them about the need for conservation.
B)Make use of prompts, or reminders, at times when they tend to be wasteful.
C)Tell them that you conserve energy and water.
D)Have them make public commitments to their peers that they will be less wasteful.

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Having students make public commitments to their peers is likely to be the most successful approach because it taps into the power of social influence and accountability. When students publicly state their commitment to conserving water and energy, they are more likely to follow through because they do not want to go back on their word in front of their peers. In addition, their peers can serve as positive role models and reinforce the importance of conservation. Educating them about the need for conservation (choice A) is important, but alone may not be enough to change behavior. Similarly, prompts or reminders (choice B) may be helpful, but may not be as effective as peer influence. Telling students that you conserve energy and water (choice C) may inspire them, but again, may not be as effective as peer influence and accountability.

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