Deck 7: The Physical Environment

Question 1

______ is technology-developed and used to support individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.

A)Assistive technology
B)Social technology
C)Media technology
D)Disability technology

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Biophilia means ______.

A)the natural environment is more important than the built environment
B)humans have a genetically based need to affiliate with nature
C)behavioral settings generate new skills
D)the damage done to the environment

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following theories presents the key idea that consistent,uniform patterns of action occur in particular settings?

A)control theory
B)stimulation theory
C)behavior settings theory
D)place attachment theory

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Helen has been a member of a women's support group for over a year.Tara is a new member and has suggested several changes for activities of the group.Helen is uncomfortable with Tara because she feels an ownership for past traditions of the group and feels that Tara is somewhat invading with her suggestions.This represents which one of the following terms?

A)crowding
B)territoriality
C)personal space
D)privacy

Question 5

Lois is uncomfortable with others getting physically too close and hugging her.She prefers a wide physical distance when interacting with others.This represents which one of the following terms?

A)social space
B)private space
C)personal space
D)territoriality

Question 6

A territory that evokes feelings of ownership that we control on a relatively permanent basis and that is vital to our daily lives is a ______.

A)public territory
B)secondary territory
C)personal territory
D)primary territory

Question 7

Physical designs that encourage social interaction are called ______.

A)sociofugal space
B)sociopetal space
C)personal space
D)social interaction space

Question 8

What theory proposes that interacting with nature restores depleted cognitive resources?

A)nature-cognition theory
B)natural environment theory
C)attention restoration theory
D)psychophysiological stress recovery theory

Question 9

John is a frequent customer at the local Starbucks.He enjoys the table by the window but sometimes on more crowded days this table is available.He is pretty relaxed about sitting somewhere else.What type of territory does this situation define?

A)public territory
B)secondary territory
C)personal territory
D)primary territory

Question 10

Physical designs that discourage social interaction are called ______.

A)privacy space
B)individual space
C)sociopetal space
D)sociofugal space

Question 11

Which of the following theories presents the key idea that the physical environment is source of sensory information essential for human well-being?

A)control theory
B)stimulation theory
C)behavior settings theory
D)place attachment theory

Question 12

Territories that are open to the community and we make no attempt to control are ______.

A)public territories
B)secondary territories
C)personal territories
D)primary territories

Question 13

People who live in urban areas are thought to have a physical health advantage over those who live in suburban or rural areas.Why?

A)Those who live in urban areas walk more than others.
B)the increase in the number of single-occupancy housing in urban areas
C)more hospital settings and medical facilities in urban areas
D)less crime and pollution in urban areas

Question 14

______ model of disability emphasizes the barriers people with impairments face as the result of the relationship between the individual and the environment.

A)Social
B)Control
C)Behavioral
D)Ecocritical

Question 15

Ecofeminism views ______.

A)the oppression of women and the domination of nature as interconnected
B)women as the dominators of the environment
C)men as the only dominators of the environment
D)women as ideal to promote environmental issues

Question 16

Which of the following theories presents the key idea that humans desire to manage their physical environments?

A)control theory
B)stimulation theory
C)behavior settings theory
D)place attachment theory

Question 17

The unpleasant experience of being spatially cramped defines which key concept for understanding the physical environment and behavior relationships?

A)sensory stimulation
B)crowding
C)hyperpresence
D)density

Question 18

The ______ approach(es)environmental issues from the standpoint of the rights of nature,not the rights of humans.

A)natural environment concept
B)behavior settings theories
C)ecological justice movement
D)ecocritical theories

Question 19

A portion of the environment that is influenced by geological and nonhuman biological forces is the ______.

A)geographic environment
B)public environment
C)natural environment
D)territorial environment

Question 20

Selective control of access to the self or to one's group defines which key concept for understanding the physical environment and behavior relationships?

A)crowding
B)sociality
C)activity
D)privacy

Question 21

In general,people are homeless because they choose to be.

Question 22

The physical distance we choose to maintain in interpersonal relationships is called personal space or interpersonal distance.

Question 23

Behaviors of different persons in the same setting are more similar than the behaviors of the same person in different settings.This is a key concept of which theory?

A)social learning theories
B)behavior settings theories
C)control theories
D)stimulation theories

Question 24

The most recent addition to understanding the relationship between the physical environment and human behavior comes from which area of study?

A)anthropology
B)theology
C)neuroscience
D)sociology

Question 25

Territoriality can be referred to as the behavior of individuals and small groups when they seek control over physical space.

Question 26

Which of the following is a benefit of spending time in the natural environment?

A)overcoming relationship conflict
B)increasing religious participation
C)fostering a sense of control
D)fostering a sense of permanence

Question 27

As a result of recent research suggesting the psychological benefits of time spent in nature,there has been a call for which of the following as a part of psychotherapy?

A)cognitive behavioral therapy
B)EMDR
C)neuropathy
D)ecotherapy

Question 28

The key idea behind control theory is that consistent,uniform patterns of behavior occur in particular settings.

Question 29

What act seeks to end discrimination against persons with disabilities and promote their full participation in society?

A)Rehabilitation Act
B)Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
C)Americans with Disabilities Act
D)Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act

Question 30

The portion of the physical environment which we attribute solely to human effort is the ______.

A)built environment
B)public environment
C)natural environment
D)territoriality environment

Question 31

The key idea of stimulation theory is that the physical environment is a source of sensory information essential for human well-being.

Question 32

Open-plan cubicles in the workplace have the potential to diminish which of the following needs of workers?

A)privacy
B)communications
C)territoriality
D)stimulation

Question 33

Density can be defined as the subjective feeling of having too many people around.

Question 34

Crowding can be referred to as the ratio of persons per unit area of a space.

Question 35

Place identity can be considered a merging of place and self when a particular place becomes an important part of a person's self-identity.

Question 36

List and define four key concepts for understanding physical environment-behavior relationships.

Question 37

Boundary regulating mechanisms help people to gain greater control over their physical environments through personal space and territoriality.

Question 38

The use of physiological and health-outcome measures to evaluate the health benefits of hospital design is known as ______.

A)ecotherapy
B)the healing environment
C)behavior setting theory
D)evidence-based design

Question 39

Privacy involves control over information about oneself,but no control over interactions with others.

Question 40

A benefit of spending time in the natural environment,as based on stimulation theory research,is that it can improve concentration.

Question 41

Define Title II,Title IV,and Title V of the ADA,which seek to eliminate environmental barriers to the full participation of persons with disabilities.

Question 42

Define Title I and Title II of the ADA,which seek to eliminate environmental barriers to the full participation of persons with disabilities.

Question 43

Describe the challenges Ben Watson experienced in his physical environment after his fall.

Question 44

What are some of the non-place settings that behavior settings theory has been extended to explain?

Question 45

Give examples of primary,secondary,and public territories.

Question 46

Explain and discuss the concepts of place attachment and place identity in reference to the homeless population.Cite examples of what you have learned about the problems associated with people who do not have housing.

Question 47

Explain the federal definition of homelessness.

Question 48

Identify and describe the five titles of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 49

Explain how built environments promote health,healing,and social interaction.Give examples and provide citations.

Question 50

Briefly discuss the research findings of privacy and personal space and how it affects individuals.

Question 51

Explain and discuss control theory in relation to the four concepts central to the work of control theorists: privacy,personal space,territoriality,and crowding.How does understanding of these concepts help us to work more effectively with clients?

Question 52

Identify the ways that behavior settings theory is relevant for planning social work programs.

Question 53

Discuss how the natural environment has the potential to damage well-being.

Question 54

Define primary,secondary,and public territories.

Question 55

Discuss how digital technology may be changing how people define their personal space.

Question 56

List four of the benefits of time spent in the natural environment as based on stimulation theory research.

Question 57

What is ecotherapy and why is it important in social work practice?

Question 58

Describe what new urbanist designers are designing and why.

Question 59

Research on the relationships between human behavior and the natural environment identifies many beneficial effects associated with person/natural environment transactions.Discuss several ways in which aspects of the natural environment affect our physical and emotional well-being.Cite examples from your own life and others of how the natural environment has benefited you.

Question 60

The elementary school where you work is being swiftly rebuilt after a major fire.As the school social worker,you have been asked to review the design to ensure that the physical environment will meet the developmental needs of all children,including those youngsters with physical disabilities.You will be presenting your design to the town's Board of Education for approval next week.Develop a list of "must haves" and cite reasons why these designs will influence more positive behavior.

Question 61

List features of evidence-based design for health care settings.

Question 62

Give examples of current and near-future assistive technology.