Table 7.

Semantic differential comparing mean responses of a treeless business district, a tree-lined residential street, a tree growing alone in an open area, and a woodland scene.

Word pairWoodlandTreeless business districtTree standing aloneTree-lined residential street
Unemotional (1)-Emotional (5)3.492.803.783.20
Ugly (1)-Beautiful (5)3.612.394.143.58
Boring (1)-Interesting (5)3.642.443.873.47
Private (1)-Public (5)2.904.032.893.02
Affluent (1)-Needy (5)3.033.422.482.78
Pleasant (1)-Unpleasant (5)2.313.401.772.10
Depressing (1)-Exhilarating (5)3.392.523.723.34
Frustrating (1)-Satisfying (5)3.632.674.023.58
Peaceful (1)-Disruptive (5)2.083.271.692.02
Clean (1)-Dirty (5)2.212.421.580.96
Inviting (1)-Threatening (5)2.383.141.802.16
Obvious (1)-Mysterious (5)3.232.572.412.42
Calming (1)-Exciting (5)2.512.962.122.36
Wealth (1)-Poverty (5)2.873.402.322.74