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

Accepted Answer

Assistive technology is specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities, helping them perform tasks that might be difficult or impossible otherwise.

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

Accepted Answer

Biophilia refers to the concept that humans have an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life, suggesting a genetic basis for our affinity for the natural world.

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

Accepted Answer

Behavior settings theory posits that consistent, uniform patterns of behavior occur in specific settings, emphasizing the influence of the environment on behavior.

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

Accepted Answer

Helen's discomfort with Tara's suggestions due to her sense of ownership over the group's traditions is an example of territoriality. Territoriality refers to the emotional attachment and sense of ownership individuals or groups have towards a particular space or tradition, leading them to defend it against perceived intrusions or changes.

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

Accepted Answer

Personal space refers to the physical distance one prefers to maintain between themselves and others to feel comfortable. Lois's discomfort with others getting physically too close and her preference for a wide physical distance when interacting aligns with the concept of personal space.

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

Accepted Answer

A primary territory is an area that is owned and controlled by an individual or group on a relatively permanent basis and is vital to their daily lives, such as a home or personal workspace.

Question 7

Physical designs that encourage social interaction are called ______.
A)sociofugal space
B)sociopetal space
C)personal space
D)social interaction space

Accepted Answer

Sociopetal space refers to physical designs and arrangements that encourage social interaction by bringing people together, as opposed to sociofugal space, which discourages it by keeping people apart.

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

Accepted Answer

Attention Restoration Theory (ART) suggests that exposure to natural environments can help restore cognitive resources that have been depleted by directed attention tasks. This theory posits that natural settings have restorative effects on the brain, helping individuals to recover from mental fatigue and improve focus and attention.

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

Accepted Answer

The situation describes a secondary territory, which refers to spaces that are not owned by an individual but where someone may have a repeated and temporary sense of ownership or preference, such as John's preference for the table by the window at Starbucks. Unlike primary territories which are personal and exclusive, secondary territories are more about temporary control or use.

Question 10

Physical designs that discourage social interaction are called ______.
A)privacy space
B)individual space
C)sociopetal space
D)sociofugal space

Accepted Answer

Sociofugal space refers to physical designs that discourage social interaction, by directing people away from each other or creating physical barriers between them.

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

Accepted Answer

Stimulation theory suggests that the physical environment is a crucial source of sensory information that is essential for human well-being, emphasizing the importance of environmental stimuli in influencing human behavior and experiences.

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

Accepted Answer

Public territories are areas that are open to everyone and where individuals typically do not attempt to exert control. These include places like parks, beaches, and public streets.

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who live in urban areas are...

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

Accepted Answer

The Social model of disability focuses on the societal barriers and environmental factors that limit individuals with impairments, rather than the impairment itself being the primary source of disability. It emphasizes changing the environment and societal attitudes to accommodate people with disabilities.

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

Accepted Answer

Ecofeminism posits a connection between the exploitation and degradation of the natural world and the subordination and oppression of women, seeing both forms of domination as stemming from a similar patriarchal societal structure.

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

Accepted Answer

Control theory is the one that presents the key idea that humans have a fundamental desire to manage their physical environments. This theory suggests that individuals seek to control the aspects of their environment in ways that are beneficial to them, aiming to make their surroundings predictable and comfortable.

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

Accepted Answer

Crowding refers to the unpleasant experience of feeling spatially cramped, which is a key concept in understanding how physical environments can affect behavior and perceptions.

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

Accepted Answer

The ecological justice movement specifically focuses on environmental issues from the perspective of the rights of nature itself, rather than prioritizing human rights or needs. This approach advocates for recognizing and protecting the inherent rights of ecosystems and natural entities.

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

Accepted Answer

The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally, meaning it is not significantly altered by human influence. It includes geological formations, bodies of water, the atmosphere, and biological organisms not domesticated or fundamentally altered by humans.

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

Accepted Answer

Privacy is the key concept that involves selective control of access to oneself or to one's group, influencing how individuals and groups manage their interactions with the physical environment and others around them.

Quiz 7: The Physical Environment

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

Biophilia means ______.

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

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

Physical designs that encourage social interaction are called ______.

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

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?

Physical designs that discourage social interaction are called ______.

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

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

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

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

Ecofeminism views ______.

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

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

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

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

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