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What method did the narrator employ to calm the boys when they were out of control?
What method did the narrator employ to calm the boys when they were out of control?
How did the narrator describe her emotional connection to the vine she planted?
How did the narrator describe her emotional connection to the vine she planted?
Which phrase captures the changing nature of Mont Blanc as described in the content?
Which phrase captures the changing nature of Mont Blanc as described in the content?
What emotional state did the narrator experience while hiking in the Alps?
What emotional state did the narrator experience while hiking in the Alps?
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What visual phenomenon did the narrator observe in relation to Mont Blanc?
What visual phenomenon did the narrator observe in relation to Mont Blanc?
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What psychological effect is associated with greater access to green spaces?
What psychological effect is associated with greater access to green spaces?
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Which health benefit is NOT mentioned as a result of spending time in nature?
Which health benefit is NOT mentioned as a result of spending time in nature?
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Which outdoor activities did Stacy Bare engage in to find 'wild awe'?
Which outdoor activities did Stacy Bare engage in to find 'wild awe'?
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What was one purpose of Stacy Bare's outdoor programs?
What was one purpose of Stacy Bare's outdoor programs?
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How does nature impact individuals across different stages of life?
How does nature impact individuals across different stages of life?
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What did Stacy Bare accomplish that recognized his contributions to outdoor experiences?
What did Stacy Bare accomplish that recognized his contributions to outdoor experiences?
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What evidence supports the notion of 'healthy doses of awe' from nature?
What evidence supports the notion of 'healthy doses of awe' from nature?
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What detrimental experiences did veterans encounter related to their sense of awe in combat?
What detrimental experiences did veterans encounter related to their sense of awe in combat?
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What is the primary role of proinflammatory cytokines in the body's response to invading pathogens?
What is the primary role of proinflammatory cytokines in the body's response to invading pathogens?
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What connection does the research suggest between awe and chronic inflammation?
What connection does the research suggest between awe and chronic inflammation?
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Which of the following emotions was found not to predict lower levels of inflammation according to the study?
Which of the following emotions was found not to predict lower levels of inflammation according to the study?
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How was everyday awe assessed in the participants during the study?
How was everyday awe assessed in the participants during the study?
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Which chronic issues are associated with elevated levels of inflammation, as mentioned in the research?
Which chronic issues are associated with elevated levels of inflammation, as mentioned in the research?
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What effect does awe have on the perception of life's stresses according to the findings?
What effect does awe have on the perception of life's stresses according to the findings?
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Which statement best describes the social impact of experiencing awe?
Which statement best describes the social impact of experiencing awe?
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What did the researchers suspect about the relationship between awe and social threats?
What did the researchers suspect about the relationship between awe and social threats?
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What significant realization did Rousseau have during his contemplation in the hills?
What significant realization did Rousseau have during his contemplation in the hills?
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Which of the following best captures the essence of Romanticism as conceived by Rousseau?
Which of the following best captures the essence of Romanticism as conceived by Rousseau?
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How did Rousseau perceive the impact of institutions like the church and formal education?
How did Rousseau perceive the impact of institutions like the church and formal education?
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What experience during his journey led Rousseau to his epiphany regarding the human condition?
What experience during his journey led Rousseau to his epiphany regarding the human condition?
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What does the term 'sublime' refer to in the context of Romanticism?
What does the term 'sublime' refer to in the context of Romanticism?
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Which literary figure is mentioned as being inspired by the spirit of Romanticism?
Which literary figure is mentioned as being inspired by the spirit of Romanticism?
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What major societal issues did Rousseau associate with the progress of science and industrialization?
What major societal issues did Rousseau associate with the progress of science and industrialization?
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What emotional state did Rousseau experience when struck by his epiphany?
What emotional state did Rousseau experience when struck by his epiphany?
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What effect does exposure to nature have on the vagus nerve?
What effect does exposure to nature have on the vagus nerve?
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What role do phytoncides play in our physiological responses to nature?
What role do phytoncides play in our physiological responses to nature?
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How does engaging with awe-inspiring images of nature affect the brain?
How does engaging with awe-inspiring images of nature affect the brain?
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What were the results of children diagnosed with ADHD after walking in different environments?
What were the results of children diagnosed with ADHD after walking in different environments?
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What is the significance of 'wild awe' in relation to cognitive performance?
What is the significance of 'wild awe' in relation to cognitive performance?
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What experimental method was utilized to study the effects of nature on individuals?
What experimental method was utilized to study the effects of nature on individuals?
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According to the content, what does William James associate with attention?
According to the content, what does William James associate with attention?
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What physiological responses are reduced as a result of experiencing awe in nature?
What physiological responses are reduced as a result of experiencing awe in nature?
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What concept does Emerson associate with the feeling of vastness and mystery during his experience in the Gallery of Comparative Anatomy?
What concept does Emerson associate with the feeling of vastness and mystery during his experience in the Gallery of Comparative Anatomy?
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Which term did E.O. Wilson use to describe Emerson's feelings of interconnectedness with nature?
Which term did E.O. Wilson use to describe Emerson's feelings of interconnectedness with nature?
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What common characteristic unites different species as perceived by Emerson?
What common characteristic unites different species as perceived by Emerson?
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What is primarily indicated by feelings of beauty in a natural landscape, according to the content?
What is primarily indicated by feelings of beauty in a natural landscape, according to the content?
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Emerson's decision to 'be a naturalist' was inspired by an epiphany about which concept?
Emerson's decision to 'be a naturalist' was inspired by an epiphany about which concept?
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Which of the following does not represent an experience of biophilia as described in the content?
Which of the following does not represent an experience of biophilia as described in the content?
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What term best describes the profound emotional connection humans feel towards nature?
What term best describes the profound emotional connection humans feel towards nature?
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What does Emerson imply when he states, 'I feel the centipede in me'?
What does Emerson imply when he states, 'I feel the centipede in me'?
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Study Notes
Wild Awe
- Rachel Carson's article discusses how nature can be a source of spiritual connection and healing for the mind and body.
- Collaborators Jennifer Stellar and Neha John-Henderson and the author had a hypothesis that awe can reduce inflammation.
- They suspected awe could counter the negative effects of social threats.
- Awe, in contrast to social threats, reduces inflammation.
- Social threats trigger the release of inflammatory cytokines, which causes symptoms like achy, sluggish, disoriented feelings, etc.
Inflammation
- Proinflammatory cytokines are released by immune cells to fight bacterial and viral infections.
- Cytokines elevate body temperature to help kill pathogens.
- Chronic social threats, such as rejection, loneliness, and prejudice, lead to elevated cytokine levels similar to the responses to a pathogen.
- Awe reduces this response, decreasing inflammation.
Stacy Bare
- Stacy Bare, a six-foot-eight man with a large beard, experienced chronic inflammation during his deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- He was inspired by his grandparents' stories of awe from serving in WWII.
- He served in Iraq and Afghanistan but was initially too tall to enlist in the army.
Everyday Awe
- Everyday awe predicts lower levels of inflammation.
- It can be a pathway to avoid chronic inflammation.
- Inflammation is associated with chronic diseases, including depression, anxiety, heart disease, and autoimmune problems.
Testing the Hypothesis
- Researchers measured inflammation by testing for Interleukin 6 (IL6).
- Participants also reported on their experiences of awe, answering questions on a seven-point scale.
- Daily awe experiences directly correlated with lower levels of inflammation and other positive emotions such as pride and amusement.
Strange Sympathies
- Experiences of awe are linked to the past, others' experiences, and evolving cultural forms that archive life's wonders.
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau's epiphany during a trip to see Denis Diderot influenced the idea that nature is inherently good and provides opportunities for awe and understanding.
- Romanticism was born from Rousseau's experience.
Biological Need for Wild Awe
- Biophilia (love of life and living systems) is connected to an awe response.
- Experiences of wild awe are linked to the natural world, with examples such as experiencing the beauty of flora, fauna, water, rolling hills, etc.
- Awe helps us contextualize life's events, leading to calm, and resilience, and better cognitive functioning.
- Spending time outdoors and experiencing awe can lead to decreases in stress, and improvements in physical and mental health.
Wild Awe in Practice
- Studies suggest that awe can help reduce the negative impacts of chronic stressors like trauma, especially for veterans and teens.
- Veterans and teenagers reported reduced stress, improved social connections, appreciation for family, and general well-being after engaging in nature activities.
Awe and Reasoning
- Awe can promote a return to reason by increasing awareness of gaps in knowledge, thereby prompting more careful consideration of arguments and evidence.
- Studies show that after engaging in awe-inspiring experiences and completing a reasoning task, participants demonstrated improved problem-solving abilities.
Natural Divine
- Nature provides a sense of the divine and spirituality.
- Humans' innate connections to nature can lead to awe, reverie, and a feeling of greater meaning.
- This sense of connection is particularly important in times of stress and difficulty.
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)
- Traditional Indigenous wisdom about our connections to the natural world.
- Awe and reverent feelings for the natural world are linked to cultural preservation of Indigenous knowledge.
- The natural world is viewed as a source of interconnectedness, spirit, and shared substance.
- Awe can lead to ethical and responsible treatment of the natural world.
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This quiz explores the emotional connections people develop with nature, focusing on various narratives of outdoor experiences. It also examines psychological effects and health benefits associated with spending time in green spaces. Test your understanding of how nature influences our lives across different stages and contexts.
