Understanding and Valuing Environmental Issues. The Effects of Availability and Anchoring on Judgment
van der Pligt, J., van Schie, E. C. M. & Hoevenagel, R. (1998). Understanding and valuing environmental issues. The effects of availability and anchoring on judgment. Zeitschrift fuer Experimentelle Psychologie, 45, 4, 286-302.
Examined the effects of availability and anchoring on people's beliefs and values concerning environmental issues. Human Ss: 130 normal male and female Dutch adults (chemistry students) (Exp 1). 121 normal male and female Dutch adults (psychology students) (Exp 2). 153 normal male and female Dutch adults (psychology students) (Exp 3). 982 normal male and female Dutch adults (Exp 4). 127 normal male and female Dutch adults (university students) (Exps 5 and 6). Exps 1-3 investigated availability and anchoring-and-adjustment in judging causes of environmental risks, and Exps 4-6 examined availability and anchoring-and-adjustment in valuing environmental goods. Test used: The Questionnaire for the Rating of Environmental Risk Factors (J. van der Pligt et al, 1998). (German abstract)
