How Environmental Psychology Works

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How Environmental Psychology Works

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Oct 8, 2019

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In the 60s, psychology expanded from exploring inside the mind to exploring the inside of buildings. Environmental psychology looks at how our spaces affect us – from how a busy mall can create a panic attack to how looking at nature can speed recovery from surgery.
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Oct 8, 2019

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