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biophilia
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bi·o·phil·i·a  (bi-fl-, -fly)
n.
An appreciation of life and the living world.
biophilia [ˌbaɪəʊˈfɪlɪə]
n
(Psychology) an innate love for the natural world, supposed to be felt universally by humankind
[bio + -philia]
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Consistent with the biophilia hypothesis, research suggests that therapies using human-animal interactions may provide a wide range of physiological and psychosocial effects, including lowered blood pressure in patients with hypertension (Schuelke et al.
Occupational therapy incorporating animals for children with autism: ... by Sams, Mona J.; Fortney, Elizabeth V.; Willenbring, Stan / AJOT: American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Kellert in The Biophilia Hypothesis (Island Press, 1993), appears not to be simply a pursuit of dispassionate science.
The paradox of Biophilia. (Note from a World Watcher) by Ayres, Ed / World Watch
Ulrich's application of Wilson's biophilia hypothesis (Kellert & Wilson, 1993) might provide a useful framework for examining the role of setting in WAT.
Wilderness Adventure Therapy for At-Risk Youth by Tinsley, Howard E.A. / Parks & Recreation
 
 
 
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