1.3 Restorative benefits of nature

Question 1

Ulrich

Answer 1

attentional fatigue can be understood as an effect of stress

Question 2

What is Attention restoration theory?

Answer 2

People can concentrate better after spending time in nature, or even looking at scenes of nature.
within is a separation of attention: directed attention and involuntary attention.

Question 3

Directed attention characterstics? (5):

Answer 3

1. Requires effort
2. Central role in focusing
3. Under voluntary control
4. Susceptible to fatigue
5. Controls distraction through inhibition.

Question 4

The importance of directed attention?

Answer 4

Selection (select knowledge), inhibition and affect (behave appropriately).

Question 5

What is the fragility of Directed attention?

Answer 5

1. Poor concentration
2. Easily Irritated
3. making errors
4. Unwilling to help others

Question 6

Characteristics of a restorative environment?

Answer 6

1. Being Away
2. Fascination
3. Compatability
4. Extent (rich and coherent)