Processes which mediate behavior-environment congruence

The behavior setting is a useful unit for study of man-environment relationships, but research on this unit should go beyond static description to consider the question, “What events or processes mediate the influence of environments (behavior settings) on behavior?” In this context, several psychological theories are discussed: operant learning, observational learning, behavior setting theory, and social exchange theory. For each theory, research problems relevant to environmental planning and design are suggested.