User:RaeD09

RaeD09 is a graduate student studying Psychology in Ottawa, ON.

Possible Wikipedia Editing

Biophilia Hypothesis

1. make it clear what process the biophilia hypothesis seeks to explain
2. the criticisms or limitations of this hypothesis
3. the product of evolution section should discuss what natural scenery/landscapes was adaptive for humans
4. how biophilia relates to environmental behaviour
5. the section on Kellert needs to be expanded and include how our quality of life is dependent on our connection with nature

Conscientiousness

1. expand the section on the benefits of being conscientious (such as health) and harms (stress)
2. differences across cultures (beyond the United States)
3. conscientiousness across the lifespan (how it develops from childhood)

Connectedness to Nature Scale

1. expand to include its links with well-being and pro-environmental behaviours
2. include a section on other related measures
3. trait version of the scale versus state version of the scale and the benefits of each
4. reliability of this scale
5. include individual differences and cultural differences
6. relation with big 5

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT)

1. include the benefits associated with Animal assisted therapy but according to different perspectives such as the social, physical, and psychological benefits.
2. include what theories this therapy is based upon (i.e. social support theories and biophilia)
3. include a section on the pros of this therapy versus others
4. criticisms of this therapy or limitations
5. what disorders does it help with (Berget, Ekeber, & Braastad (2008) found that AAT improved self-efficacy and coping ability in individuals suffering from anxiety, personality disorders, or affective disorders)