Deck 24: Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature

Question 1

According to research, the average person spends what percentage of their day outside?

A) 5
B)10
C)15
D) 20

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Naturalist

A) an emotional affiliation with living organisms in nature.
B) a physiological affiliation with living organisms in nature.
C) a spiritual affiliation with living organisms in nature.
D) a kindred affiliation with living organisms in nature.
E)O. Wilson recoined the word biophilia to mean:

Answer 2

A

Question 3

With regard to circadian rhythms, oncologists have observed that the most effective time for cancer patients to receive chemotherapy treatment is:

A) early morning.
B) mid morning.
C) early afternoon.
D) late evening.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Waterfalls, whale songs, and scores of other natural wonders produce a vibration of _______ Hz, a vibration considered to be the frequency of homeostasis.

A) 7.8
B) 10.2
C) 22.5
D) 60.0

Question 5

Leisure walks in the woods decreased cortisol levels by more than:

A) 3 percent.
B) 6 percent.
C) 9 percent.
D) 12 percent.

Question 6

Ecotherapy means restoring optimal health through a routine exposure to and experience of nature.

Question 7

Nature deficit disorder was first observed with adults at the worksite.

Question 8

Phytolukins are emitted by deciduous trees and it is this chemical property that is associated with decreased stress levels.

Question 9

When people were shown photos of nature, it was noted there was an increase in alpha waves and serotonin levels.

Question 10

When people were shown photos of nature, it was noted there was a decrease in anger feelings.

Question 11

With regard to circadian rhythms, oncologists have discovered that cancer cells respond better to chemotherapy in the afternoon hours than any other time of day.

Question 12

Studies reveal that children spend less time outside than prison inmates in England and the US.

Question 13

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition.
A. Ecotherapy
B. Biophilia
C. Circadian rhythms
D. Forest bathing
E. Nature points

Question 14

How is spending time in nature thought to be relaxing? Give examples for both the physiology and psychology of the healing power of nature.