Table 1.
Actions included in the environmental priming exercise and frequency of reported engagement, Study 1.
| Action | M | SD |
|---|---|---|
| I turn off the lights when no one is in the room | 4.322 | 0.869 |
| I do not throw litter on the street | 4.573 | 0.966 |
| I recycle newspapers, glass, aluminum, motor oil, or other items | 3.794 | 1.190 |
| I turn off electrical appliances (to save energy) | 3.834 | 1.043 |
| I move around by bike and/or public transportation | 3.216 | 1.359 |
| I buy a less polluting product if there is a choice in the shop | 3.095 | 1.157 |
| I use reusable shopping bags at grocery stores instead of the standard plastic or paper bags | 3.769 | 0.653 |
| I leave a clean spot after a picnic | 4.653 | 0.762 |
| Total | 3.907 | 0.622 |
| Number of observations: identity priming and identity priming plus social information | 203 |