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  • Preschooler's perceptions of a patio garden

    Creator:
    Upington, Deborah A.
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    This study sought to fill a void in research literature supporting Attention Restoration Theory (ART) and the beneficial effects of exposure to natural, green spaces. The literature predominantly discusses studies with adult and older child participants, finding that exposure to natural environments often produces an attention-restoring effect. ART has been...
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    Masters Thesis
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    , Davis & Gärling, 2003; Korpela & Hartig, 1996). Environmental psychology studies have documented

  • Emotional responses to a sustainable interior environment and a non-sustainable interior environment

    Creator:
    Northup, Reade B.
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    This study focused on users' emotional responses to a sustainable and a non-sustainable interior environment. Emotional reactions toward interior environments were tested by having subjects complete a survey. The survey tested users' emotional reactions with a mixed methods approach by including both qualitative and quantitative questions. The scope of this...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ...................................................... 20 Environmental Psychology…………………………… 20 Defining Sustainable Design………………………..... 21 Aesthetics

  • Effects of early rearing environment on learning ability and behavior in laying hens

    Creator:
    Morris, Hannah M.
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    The effects of enriching the rearing environment of laying hens on their learning ability and behavior were investigated. Day old ISA brown layer chicks were group housed in open floor pens that were either enriched or unenriched. The enriched rooms contained visual stimuli in the form of hanging decorations, auditory...
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    physical complexity of captive environments with environmental enrichment provides animals with more

  • Using Narratives to Document Environmental Identities and Connection to Nature : A Case Study of Aquarium Staff and Volunteers

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    Mileham, Michelle A.
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    Zoos and aquariums are among the best informal education avenues for individuals to further develop conservation beliefs and values. Research documented the presence of conservation messages at aquariums, that visitors expect such messages, and staff and volunteers at conservation organizations increase their conservation-related knowledge and behaviors. This research often focuses...
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    Dissertation
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    Environmental Sciences presented on November 10, 2015. Title: Using Narratives to Document Environmental

  • Effects of realistic distractions and interruptions on simulated surgical task performance

    Creator:
    Feuerbacher, Robin L.
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    Distractions and interruptions are common occurrences in an operating room (OR), but little is known about their effects on surgical task performance. Based on human factors research, it was hypothesized that realistic distractions and interruptions in an OR would adversely impact surgical task performance. Because of the concern of patient...
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    Dissertation
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    stubborn paradigms. Dr. Mei Lien was very supportive with literature searches about cognitive psychology