Use of statistical techniques to identify what elements lead to preference for certain scenes. An environment which is too confusing and too difficult to code is not going to be liked. Kaplan and Kaplan model fits in well with the evolutionary perspective. Environments which support survival would be those with food and water sources, protection from predators and the elements, and a good vista for viewing the approach of dangerous people and animals, and easy enough to learn one's way around. None have studied the presence of rock.
Research shows that water is a powerful element influencing preference as is vegetation.
Question of cross-cultural factors. Both similarities and differences have been found. This study will compare Korean and Western subjects. Use of photographs. Questionnaire Respondents indicated their degree of preference and familiarity with each scene on 5 point scales.