personal response to outdoor environments Flashcards
fear
a unpleasant feeling resulting from a belief that a outdoor environment is dangerous
eg. fear of heights (rock climbing)
positive curiosity
wanting to know more and to better understand an outdoor environment
eg. loving going somewhere, therefor returning
negative curiosity
behaviours resulting from curiosity may have negative outcomes
awe
a feeling of wonder or admiration for outdoor environment
eg. doing. hard climb to see a amazing view
appreciation
recognition of value and significance in an outdoor environment
eg. valuing a beautiful landscape
contemplation
a feeling that endangers long and thoughtful observations, or a deep reflection about an outdoor environment
eg. spending time in nature to reflect
as we age
our response change, as we gain experience, maturity, and appreciation for the outdoors, takes less risks and gain more time
as society changes
you follow perception of others, new laws, protect outdoors, and appreciation of the outdoors
factors influencing personal response
- age
- background
- education
- experience
- culture
- religion
- socioeconomic background
- media
