Cognitive Restoration

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Similar to the previous explanations, according to Attention Restoration Theory, natural environments such as green spaces helps to relieve and restore fatigue experienced from information processing. Upon restoration, cognitive capacity will be enhanced and renewed, hence the better performance in mental tasks.

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Lastly, if you would like to know more about how green spaces affects children’s development, do read on!