Table 4.
Actions included in the environmental priming exercise and frequency of reported engagement, Study 2.
| Action | M | SD |
|---|---|---|
| I turn off the lights when no one is in the room | 4.271 | 0.791 |
| I do not throw litter on the street | 4.526 | 1.029 |
| I recycle newspapers, glass, aluminum, motor oil, or other items | 3.942 | 1.096 |
| I turn off electrical appliances (to save energy) | 3.842 | 1.038 |
| I move around by bike and/or public transportation | 2.977 | 1.406 |
| I buy a less polluting product if there is a choice in the shop | 2.974 | 1.114 |
| I use reusable shopping bags at grocery stores instead of the standard plastic or paper bags | 3.878 | 1.230 |
| I leave a clean spot after a picnic | 4.700 | 0.708 |
| Total | 3.877 | 0.551 |
| Number observations: identity priming and identity priming plus goal commitment | 310 |