Exam 2: Benefits and Trends

Question 1

To understand the science-based knowledge about the ___ and its important contributions to society AND to ___ to others outside our profession

Answer 1

benefits of leisure

communicate those contributions

Question 2

Must ___ people’s misperception that leisure and recreation are frivolous

Answer 2

change

Question 3

Must educate people that leisure and rec provide benefits to society that ___.

Answer 3

equal or exceed other social services

Question 4

People are increasingly aware that well being and quality of life ___.

Answer 4

depend on benefits

Question 5

Three ways to think of benefits

Answer 5

1. change in condition state viewed as more desirable than the previous one
2. maintenance of desired condition/prevention of unwanted one
3. realization of a satisfying experience

Question 6

Are benefits dependent on outdoor settings?

Answer 6

considered individually, no. But does occur when more than one of the listed benefits are desired/sought simultaneously from a particular setting.

Question 7

People often seek benefits in ___ and in such cases the combination of benefits is considered a ___ and regarded as amounting to ___ than the sum of its parts.

Answer 7

combination
whole
more

Question 8

Particular combinations of benefits are often ___. This is widely recognized by outdoor recreation consumers and managers and is why a wide range of settings must be ___.

Answer 8

setting dependent

protected

Question 9

Freedom

Answer 9

• basic element of leisure

- perception of freedom increases the further one travels from civilization

Question 10

Self Confidence and Achievement

Answer 10

• outdoor rec requires that we develop new skills, test skills in situations with real-life consequences, perfect those skills
• succeeding in difficult environments is an achievement and builds self-confidence

Question 11

Creativity Enhancement

Answer 11

• perception of freedom inspires free thinking
• encourages to break away from constraints of convention
• explore new ideas and visions
• express oneself more completely

Question 12

Solitude

Answer 12

-experiencing this is hard now because of technology and social media, the fast pace of life and idea of wasted time

Question 13

Spirituality

Answer 13

many today believe that nature offers the chance to connect with something much greater than yourself

Question 14

Stress Relief

Answer 14

• escape from psychological stressors

- escape from physical stressors

Question 15

Psychological Stressors

Answer 15

release tension, slow down mentally, escape overloads, escape daily routine

Question 16

Physical Stressors

Answer 16

escape crowds/noise

Question 17

Edward O. Wilson and mental health

Answer 17

• Because humans evolved in the wilderness, it has left a permanent imprint on our psyche
• psychologically can’t live without it
• nature inherently attractive
• frustration/unhappiness when no contact
• nature restores psyche repressed by civilization

Question 18

Introspection

Answer 18

looking inwards, mental self examination of feelings/thoughts/benefits/motives, know thyself

Question 19

Meeting Like-Minded People

Answer 19

-social capital is as important to success in life as physical and financial capital

Question 20

Social Capital

Answer 20

the advantage created by a person’s location in a structure of relationships, social networks have value

Question 21

Telling Others

Answer 21

-we tell others of our outdoor achievements for their entertainment value and also to influence how they think of us

Question 22

Self-Efficacy

Answer 22

a person’s belief that they are capable of behavior required to produce the desired outcome

Question 23

Locus of Control

Answer 23

-an individual’s beliefs about their ability to control the environment as well ass the outcomes of their behaivor

Question 24

Self Sufficiency

Answer 24

• ability to rely on your own resources to provide for yourself
• isolation possible through outdoor rec heightens perception of self sufficiency
• related to high self worth, self esteem, and confidence