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Microclimate |
area sensed around body |
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ecoclimate |
microenvioronments navigated around organism |
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geoclimate |
atmospheric conditions associated with large geographic regions |
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feeling hot |
physiological effects - blood vessel dialtion, perspiration then exhaustion psychological effects - cognitivedeficits, discomfort, aggression |
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feeling cold |
Physiologicaleffects - vasoconstriction, muscle tension Psychologicaleffects - confusion, discomfort |
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sunlight |
Amountand timing sets internal clock |
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wind |
Sensedby vision, skin pressure, muscle resistance |
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ion concentration |
Radioactiveelements cause molecules to lose electrons |
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why do people prefer natural environments |
Cognitive freedomand escape from rules Experience natureand connectedness Challenge Mental, social, andphysical health Explanations:reduced cognitive load, cultural values, biophilia, attention restoration |
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what are the characteristics of natural disasters |
Role of suddeness and expectancies Typically defined by negative consquences - physical , physiological, social, political impacts Positive impacts of lightening, flooding, soil seepage |
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how do people prepare and react to the experience of a disaster |
Tendency for victim blaming Problem focus coping - trying to solve problems by changing the source of their stress Emotion focus coping - trying to solve problems by changing their own emotional reactions to the source of their stress. |
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short term recovery |
response best if recovery efforts multiple levels of disaster impact Externalize losses - talking, humor, involvement |
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long term recovery |
elevatedanxiety, depression and stress disturbances up to one year post event |
