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SHORT ANSWER (10 pts) Organizations and industries that are opposed to environmental regulations and pro-environmental action tend to use a few different communication strategies. One of them that we discussed in class is “politicization of the issue.” Why would politicization of environmental issues be a strategy of opposition? Explain why using a political issue frame might slow or hinder action by those who want to take action with solutions.

Why does cooperative learning require strong procedures?

SHORT ANSWER (10 pts) Two of the motives of green consumers are “virtue signaling” and “costly signaling.”  In a brief paragraph, explain the difference between these two motives AND describe an example of each.

A teacher corrects misbehavior calmly and consistently each time it happens. What principle is being applied?

What makes a discipline plan effective?

In lecture we discussed some different values that motivate pro-environmental behavior. Which of the following values (motives) is most likely driving people’s feelings that we should be protecting nature so that we can continue to enjoy the beautiful outdoors for recreation (skiing, hiking, camping, beaches, stargazing, etc.)?

In the product label below, identify one of the motivations of green consumer psychology that the info about its “COMPOSTABLE TECHNOLOGY” is trying to resonate with.

TRUE OR FALSE “The environment” does not refer to places that humans live and work (like cities and college campuses). Rather, “the environment” refers only to places out in nature that are untouched by humans (like jungles, forests, oceans, and mountains).

In cooperative learning, why must group roles be explicitly taught?

SHORT ANSWER (5 pts) In your own words (in a few sentences), explain why fear appeals often are ineffective if they ONLY emphasize fear or threat and fail to mention hope or solutions?