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LATIS Forum on Therapeutic Garden Design, 2nd Edition Self-test Exam

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For each of the 15 questions below, please select one answer or enter a free text response as indicated.

*This question pertains to "A Thumbnail History of Therapeutic Gardens in Healthcare." (Kavanagh)
The concept of the therapeutic garden originated in 18th Century Europe. 

*The next two questions pertain to "Gardens in Acute Care Settings." (Epstein)
Which of the following are factors that limit the benefits a garden may provide, according to Epstein? (Select all that apply.)

*List 5 sensory and/or cognitive faculties, in addition to sight, that therapeutic gardens are commonly designed to stimulate? 





*The next three questions pertain to "Therapeutic Gardens in Assisted Living Communities." (Carman)
Exercise and stress reduction are two of the ways that therapeutic gardens can help maintain and/or improve the health of older adults, according to Carman. Which of the following is NOT a benefit mentioned in the article?  

*Which of the following are ways that "home-like" environments are created in the therapeutic garden?

*Which of the following may come about as a result of the post-occupancy evaluation, according to the author? (Select all that apply.) 

*The next question pertains to "Therapeutic Landscapes in the Public Realm." (Mooney and Luymes)
List 5 characteristics of restorative environments?





*The next three questions pertain to "Role of Gardens in the Therapeutic Milieu of Healthcare Facilities." (Barnes and Cooper Marcus)
What is the most important benefit derived from persons who were studied in healthcare gardens?

*According to Barnes and Cooper Marcus, some design possibilities may need to be eliminated in order to meet the primary goal of the therapeutic garden. What is this goal?

*Which 3 issues add particular challenges to designing appropriate choices, spaces, and privacy for residents of psychiatric facilities?



*The next three questions pertain to "Well-being by Nature" (Moore and Cosco)
Which of the following are spatial considerations that must be considered when deciding the location of a children’s garden?

*Moore and Cosco give several examples of user needs for special areas that may result in conflict over territory in the garden. List two examples given of special areas that may be needed.  


*Which two items are often overlooked in the design of a children’s garden?


*The next two questions pertain to "A Children’s PlayGarden at Rehabilitation Hospital" (Johansson and Chambers)
The specialized rehabilitation needs of young patients require which element to be safely integrated into children’s play environments.

*One of the factors in the success of the PlayGarden’s design was the collaboration between which two groups?  



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