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External influences on children's behaviour

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Question 32

The Green-Groove Initiative

An environmental agency campaign called 'The Green-Groove Initiative' aimed to encourage waste reduction and correct recycling in public parks by making trash disposal entertaining. In a recent pilot project in a municipal park, they installed a customized recycling bin that played a satisfying 'triumphant fanfare' sound effect and flashed colourful LED lights every time a correct item was deposited. Over the weekend of the trial, 74% more plastic bottles were correctly recycled compared to a standard nearby bin. This demonstrates that introducing immediate, positive rewards to repetitive tasks can successfully alter public habits.

Outline how Chaney et al.’s Funhaler study links to the article above. Support your answer with evidence from the article.

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External influences on children's behaviour Questions

  1. A Level
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