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Which concept explains the interaction between formal rules and informal practices in addressing environmental issues?
Which concept explains the interaction between formal rules and informal practices in addressing environmental issues?
The ethical dimension of humanity's relationship with the environment does not influence environmental politics.
The ethical dimension of humanity's relationship with the environment does not influence environmental politics.
False
What are the key social dilemmas that affect collective action in environmental conservation?
What are the key social dilemmas that affect collective action in environmental conservation?
Trust, reciprocity, and reputation
The failure of the standard rational choice prediction for collective action highlights the importance of __________ in motivating individuals.
The failure of the standard rational choice prediction for collective action highlights the importance of __________ in motivating individuals.
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Match the following environmental theories with their descriptions:
Match the following environmental theories with their descriptions:
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Which political characteristic is essential in determining exploitation patterns in a country?
Which political characteristic is essential in determining exploitation patterns in a country?
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Environmental policies are only effective when there is unanimous acceptance from all stakeholders involved.
Environmental policies are only effective when there is unanimous acceptance from all stakeholders involved.
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What is the significance of personal value orientations in driving pro-environmental behavior?
What is the significance of personal value orientations in driving pro-environmental behavior?
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What is one of the key assumptions of the primitive models of behavioural change?
What is one of the key assumptions of the primitive models of behavioural change?
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According to the behavioural change model, increased environmental knowledge leads to a decrease in environmentally responsible attitudes.
According to the behavioural change model, increased environmental knowledge leads to a decrease in environmentally responsible attitudes.
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Name one factor that needs to be considered alongside environmental knowledge to influence behaviour.
Name one factor that needs to be considered alongside environmental knowledge to influence behaviour.
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The relationship between knowledge, awareness, and environmental behaviour is often described as a _____ model.
The relationship between knowledge, awareness, and environmental behaviour is often described as a _____ model.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Which of the following statements is true about the transition from primitive models to more complex behavioural models?
Which of the following statements is true about the transition from primitive models to more complex behavioural models?
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A lack of environmental knowledge always leads to poor environmental practices.
A lack of environmental knowledge always leads to poor environmental practices.
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What was the general focus of researchers after the primitive models were refuted?
What was the general focus of researchers after the primitive models were refuted?
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What is the primary purpose of the COP?
What is the primary purpose of the COP?
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Local actors play a minor role in environmental politics.
Local actors play a minor role in environmental politics.
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Name one theory mentioned that is used to explain human behavior in environmental preservation.
Name one theory mentioned that is used to explain human behavior in environmental preservation.
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The primary body that assesses the progress of environmental measures taken by parties is the ______.
The primary body that assesses the progress of environmental measures taken by parties is the ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a model mentioned in the review of behavioral and environmental theories?
Which of the following is NOT a model mentioned in the review of behavioral and environmental theories?
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Match the following theories with their brief explanations:
Match the following theories with their brief explanations:
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According to the content, a single theory can fully explain human-environment interaction.
According to the content, a single theory can fully explain human-environment interaction.
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What role do lobbies and scientists play in environmental politics?
What role do lobbies and scientists play in environmental politics?
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Study Notes
Environmental Politics and Institutions (POL 4045)
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Rationale: Managing the environment is complex due to multiple actors, scales, and dynamics. Effective governance requires in-depth understanding of environmental mechanisms and actors' behaviors, including informal (values, norms, beliefs) and formal (political/administrative structures) institutions. Environmental degradation is closely linked to economic and social well-being.
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Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to:
- Explain different conceptualizations of environmental problems and environmental politics in a comparative perspective.
- Describe the relationship between environmental and economic development, and environmental security.
- Discuss collective action and social dilemma theory, including factors generating collective action (values, attitude, norms, beliefs, uncertainty, trust, media), and policy instruments to create effective solutions.
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Course Content Overview:
- Introduction (what is the environment? what is environmental politics?)
- History of Environmental Politics
- Ethical dimension of humans' relationship with the environment
- Environmental actors, theories, and institutions
- The State, Society and the Environment (with case studies)
- Environmental conservation and collective action (with case studies)
- International environmental conventions and protocols.
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This quiz explores key concepts in environmental politics, including governance, actors' behaviors, and the impact of environmental issues on economic and social well-being. Students will analyze theories of collective action and evaluate policy instruments for effective environmental management. Prepare to engage with comparative perspectives on environmental problems and solutions.
