Deck 28: Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature

Question 1

Interestingly enough, the word "vacation" entered the American lexicon:

A) soon after the Civil War.
B) soon after World War I.
C) soon after World War II.
D) soon after the Vietnam War.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In 2008, which of the following milestones was observed?

A) More people lived in cities than on farms.
B) More people lived in urban centers than rural areas.
C) More people bought iPads than went to U.S. national parks.
D) More people used sunscreen than ever before.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Shinrin-Yoku is the Japanese word for:

A) deep tissue massage.
B) forest bathing.
C) pine-scented aroma therapy.
D) Tai'Chi.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

In the process of "forest bathing," exposure to phytoncides is thought to produce this effect.

A) Increase acetylcholine response
B) Decrease thyroxine reaction
C) Increase the immune system
D) Decrease beta endorphins

Question 5

In Japan and China, forest bathing is not the same thing as forest therapy.

Question 6

Today, more people worldwide live in urban areas than in rural areas.

Question 7

Reiki-Shiku is the term used to describe forest bathing, the benefit of being in nature as a relaxation technique.

Question 8

According to research studies, a walk in the forest is associated with improved sleep quality.

Question 9

Physicians in the United States (and Scotland) are now prescribing nature therapy for their patients as a means to reduce stress.

Question 10

Attention restoration therapy is a term first coined regarding apartment dwellers who had a view of nature.

Question 11

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

Question 12

During the Covid-19 pandemic, where people were under lockdown and social distancing, one of the first things they wanted to do when free to roam was get outside and be in nature. Bike sales went through the roof. City parks that were often empty before the pandemic were now crowded with people. Once the national and state parks opened up, people lined up to be alone in nature. With all of this in mind, please explain how spending time in nature is thought to be relaxing. Give examples of the healing power of nature for both mind and body (and spirit too).

Question 13

Frederick Law Olmstead specifically designed _____________ in 1858 to provide citizens with a refuge from the negative aspects of modern civilization.

A) the basic practice of ecotherapy
B) New York's parks in the Adirondack Mountains
C) the national park system
D) New York City's Central Park

Question 14

The condition of failing to get outside, to be in nature, and to be in contact with its wonder and healing properties is known as:

A) biophilia.
B) nature deficit disorder.
C) ecotherapy.
D) circadian rhythms.

Question 15

Numerous researchers have studied the connection between spending time in nature and our health; which of the following would not be among those findings?

A) Patients who had potted plants in their hospital rooms reported a greater sense of joy and happiness than patients who had no plants.
B) A 2-hour walk in the forest improves sleep quality.
C) Viewing aesthetically pleasing images increased activity of the parahippocampal gyrus region of the brain.
D) Exposing cancer cells grown in Petri dishes to phytoncides decreased anticancer proteins and proteases.

Question 16

The energy vibration of aspects of the natural world at 7.8 Hz is considered to be the vibration of:

A) natural deficit disorder.
B) ecotherapy.
C) homeostasis.
D) the stress response.

Question 17

In which of the following ways can an individual score "nature points," according to the text?

A) Taking your dog for a walk
B) Stepping outside to notice the phase of the moon
C) Using all five senses in the moment of an experience
D) All of these are correct.

Question 18

Dedicating time each day outdoors is beneficial to your physiological and psychological health.

Question 19

The attention restoration theory is based on the concept that space, design, and architecture influence cognition, memory, and behavior.

Question 20

Over time, disrupting circadian rhythms leads to a greater propensity toward illness and more rapid aging.

Question 21

Repeated natural sunlight exposure (ultraviolet rays) converts cholesterol in your skin to vitamin E.

Question 22

Human rejection of biophilia leads to negative health issues.

Question 23

During the Covid-19 pandemic, people flocked to the great outdoors to escape social isolation.

Question 24

Only children seem to suffer from nature deficit disorder.