Question 1

Environmental psychologists are MOST likely to study

Accepted Answer

Environmental psychologists study the effects of the physical environment on human behavior and well-being. Noise and crowding are two common environmental stressors that can have a negative impact on people's health and well-being.

Question 2

Those who study the potential impact of a catastrophic environmental event,like Hurricane Katrina,have noted that people in which of these situations are very likely to be MOST devastated?

Accepted Answer

People in poor communities often lack the resources to prepare for and recover from catastrophic events like Hurricane Katrina. People living on islands are often more vulnerable due to limited access to resources and difficulty evacuating. Densely populated areas can also suffer more severe impacts due to the concentration of people and infrastructure. Thus, all of these situations are likely to be most devastated by a catastrophic environmental event.

Question 3

What is the significance of Hurricane Katrina to the study of ecological psychology?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

John lives in a country where individuals have the largest ecological footprint in the world,consuming far more resources than is sustainable.John is a citizen of which country?

Accepted Answer

The United States is known for having the largest ecological footprint per capita in the world. Its citizens consume far more resources than is sustainable, such as energy, water, and land. This lifestyle has a large impact on the environment and contributes significantly to global issues like climate change.

Question 5

Which of the following is TRUE of the years 1995 through 2006?

Accepted Answer

According to scientific data, 1995 through 2006 were indeed the 11 of the 12 warmest years since 1850 when global temperature measurement began.

Option A is false as India and China did not begin serious efforts to curb greenhouse gases during this period.

Option B is false as the Kyoto Protocol was ratified in 1997, but the United States, under both Presidents Clinton and Bush, did not ratify it.

Option D is false as whale and dolphin populations did not rebound during this period, and are still endangered.

Question 6

__________________ is known as the subdiscipline of psychology concerned with the study of how individuals are affected by,and interact with,their physical environments.

Accepted Answer

Environmental psychology is the subdiscipline of psychology that focuses on the interactions between individuals and their physical environments, including natural and built environments. It examines how environmental factors such as noise, lighting, space, and air quality can affect human behavior, perception, and well-being.

Question 7

Inefficient use of which of the following is a major culprit in wasting energy resources (estimated at 43% of the energy Americans use)?

Accepted Answer

All of the above (cars, appliances, homes) contribute to inefficient energy use and waste, resulting in the estimated 43% of energy used by Americans being wasted. Improperly maintained cars, old and outdated appliances, and poorly insulated homes all contribute to this problem. By improving the efficiency of these areas, we can reduce energy waste and save resources.

Question 8

Joe Bob lives in Las Vegas,Nevada.He gets his drinking water from this source,which of late has been experiencing major droughts.

Accepted Answer

As per the given information, Joe Bob lives in Las Vegas and has been experiencing major droughts. Among the given options, the most probable source of water for Las Vegas is the Colorado River. The Hoover Dam on the northwest of Las Vegas, built on the Colorado River, provides water to Las Vegas and other nearby cities. Therefore, the best choice is Option D, Colorado River.

Question 9

Gases such as carbon dioxide and methane contribute to

Accepted Answer

Gases such as carbon dioxide and methane contribute to the greenhouse effect, as they trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to global warming.

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct definition of the ecopsychology term carrying capacity?

Accepted Answer

Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of any specific population that a habitat can support, taking into account factors such as the availability of resources and the environmental conditions.

Question 11

_________________________ is a measure of how fast a person (or population)consumes resources and generates waste in comparison to how fast nature (the habitat)can absorb the waste and replenish the resources.

Accepted Answer

Ecological footprint is a measure that calculates the amount of natural resources needed to support a person's (or population's) lifestyle, including the amount of waste generated. It is a way to understand the impact of human activities on the environment and to ensure the sustainability of natural resources for future generations.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of the plant and animal species on earth?

Accepted Answer

According to scientific studies, approximately 20-30% of plant and animal species are at greater risk of extinction due to global warming. Speciation does occur, but at a much slower rate than extinction, so option A is incorrect. It is also incorrect to say that the number of species that exist now is the same number that existed at the beginning of the planet's history, as there have been numerous extinctions and speciation events since then. Option D is also incorrect as plants are also impacted by global warming and some may not be able to adapt quickly enough to survive.

Question 13

The U.S.possesses ______% of the world's population and consumes ________% of the world's commercial energy resources.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. has about 5% of the world's population but consumes approximately 25% of the world's commercial energy resources.

Question 14

________________ is the study of the interactive relationships between humans and the rest of nature,with a particular focus on how to enhance conservation of natural resources.

Accepted Answer

Conservation psychology specifically focuses on understanding and promoting conservation behaviors and attitudes towards the natural world, making it the best choice for the given description. Environmental psychology studies the relationships between humans and their environments, but may not necessarily have a focus on conservation. Ecological psychology focuses on understanding the relationships between organisms and their environment, while wilderness psychology specifically looks at the effects of being in wilderness environments on human behavior and psychology, neither of which address the conservation of natural resources as their primary focus.

Question 15

The U.S.has one fourth of the population of _____________ but uses more than twice the oil.

Accepted Answer

According to the World Bank, the population of China in 2021 is approximately 1.4 billion while the population of the United States is around 330 million. However, the United States consumes more than twice China's annual oil consumption, making it a much larger consumer of oil despite having a much smaller population.

Question 16

A symptom of growing industrialization around the globe and the greenhouse effect is the finding that the level of this gas in the earth's atmosphere is at its highest level in 650,000 years.

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide is the gas primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect and contributes to global warming. Its concentration in the atmosphere has increased significantly due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. This trend is a symptom of growing industrialization around the globe. Carbon monoxide is also a product of burning fossil fuels, but is not directly linked to the greenhouse effect. Sulfur dioxide and nitric acid are air pollutants that contribute to acid rain, but do not significantly affect the greenhouse effect.

Question 17

The first peer-reviewed ecological psychology journal Ecopsychology published its first volume in this year.

Accepted Answer

Ecopsychology published its first volume in 2009, focusing on the relationship between humans and the natural world.

Question 18

Which of the following aspects of the human species lends hope that we may be able to avert environment disaster?

Accepted Answer

The capacity for rapid behavioral change is the best choice because it implies that humans have the ability to adapt quickly and make changes in their behavior which can help in averting environmental disaster. Bipedal posture and opposable thumb are important characteristics but do not directly relate to the ability to avert environmental disaster. Lack of pronounced ocular ridges is not a relevant characteristic in this context.

Question 19

If everyone lived like North Americans or Western Europeans do,we would need at least ___________ planets to support our lifestyles!

Accepted Answer

The answer of If everyone lived like North Americans or...

Question 20

Global climate change is likely to lead to increases in all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Global climate change is likely to lead to increases in stress disorders, malnutrition, and disease due to factors such as increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters, changes in temperature and precipitation patterns affecting crops and water sources, and the spread of disease vectors. However, there is no known direct link between climate change and schizophrenia.

Quiz 19: Psychology and Environmental Sustainability: Conservation Psychology