Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Overview of environmental psychology : Governing perspectives in psychology ; History of the field ; Academic programs and posteducational opportunities ; Scope of practice -- 2. Foundational theories of environmental psychology : Theories of the human-environment relationship ; Theories of environmental perception -- 3. Human factors affecting behavior : Physiological influences on behavior ; Personality traits ; Information management ; Gestalt psychology -- 4. The psychology of behavior : Psychological health ; Meanings of place ; Territoriality ; Personal space ; Privacy ; Crowding and density -- 5. Human perception and environmental design : Evolution and gender ; Aesthetics and color ; Wayfinding -- 6.Environmental risk assessment : Stress and behavior ; Environmental pollution ; Crime prevention -- 7. Residential environments : Concepts of home ; Meaning of home ; Influential factors in residential satisfaction -- 8. Environments for youth : Considerations in environmental design for youth ; developmental stages -- 9. Environments for disabled and elderly populations : Issues of disability ; Issues of mobility ; Issues of vision and hearing ; Geriatric populations Dementia of the Alzheimer's type ; Parkinson's disease -- 10. Schools and learning environments : Learning and environment ; Day-care centers and preschools ; Primary and secondary schools ; Colleges and universities -- 11. Healthcare environments : Healthcare environments ; Issues in healthcare environments ; Interior design features ; Architectural features ; The role of nature in healthcare settings ; Other features and considerations -- 12. Workplace environments : Workplace culture ; Workplace organizational structures ; Issues in workplace environments ; The corporate environment ; Home offices ; Neighborhood work centers -- 13. Hospitality environments : Hospitality patrons ; Design issues in hospitality settings ; Types of hospitality environments ; Back to nature ; Shared real estate -- 14. Retail and service environments : Shoppers and consumers ; Image and setting in retail and service environments ; Banks and convenience stores ; Restaurants and cafés ; Retail spaces ; Shopping malls -- 15. Community environments : Defensible space ; The city ; Commercial communities ; Residential communities -- Glossary.

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