Step 1.6: Nature Connectedness in Psychology

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What does the term 'Nature connectedness' refer to in the study of psychology?

  • The belief that humans are superior to nature
  • The exposure to nature measured by time and visits
  • The relationship between a person and the rest of nature (correct)
  • The emotional attachment towards artificial environments

How is nature connectedness different from exposure to nature?

  • Nature connectedness is related to personality traits, not experiences in nature
  • Nature connectedness is about avoiding nature while exposure involves spending time in nature
  • Nature connectedness is a recent concept, while exposure to nature has been studied for years
  • Nature connectedness is about the emotional relationship with nature, not just being in nature (correct)

How can nature connectedness be measured?

  • By examining a person's outgoing or shy behavior
  • By looking at the number of hours spent indoors
  • Through carefully designed scales similar to personality scales (correct)
  • By counting the number of visits to natural environments

Why is nature connectedness considered a psychological construct?

<p>Because it influences our attitudes, behaviors, and emotional responses towards nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does nature connectedness specifically focus on?

<p>The relationship between individuals and the natural world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is nature connectedness described as a relatively recent psychological construct?

<p>Because it has only been studied for a short period of time compared to other psychological concepts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of creating a nature playlist, according to the text?

<p>Enhances emotional connection with nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what have researchers been seeking to understand in relation to nature connectedness?

<p>The level of closeness or 'connectedness' to nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is illustrated by the collaboration between Hans Zimmer and Sir David Attenborough mentioned in the text?

<p>The connection between music and nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the growth chart provided in the text show?

<p>Steady increase in interest in nature connectedness research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can creating a nature playlist help individuals deepen their connection with nature?

<p>By enhancing the sense of kinship with nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship does 'nature connectedness' capture?

<p>'Nature connectedness' captures an individual's sense of kinship with nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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