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)