Environment
Definition
In psychology, environment refers to all external conditions and influences affecting the life and development of an organism.
Analogy
Think of the environment as a stage set for a play. The actors (organisms) perform their roles within this setting, and changes in the set can affect how well they can carry out their parts.
Related terms
Stimulus: Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.
Learning: A relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience or practice.
Behavioral genetics: An interdisciplinary field studying how genetic and environmental factors influence behaviors.
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What term refers to the process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment?
How does the interaction of heredity and environment primarily contribute to an individual's personality development?
How does the interaction of heredity and environment influence phenotype?
Which factor illustrates an example of nature (heredity) working with nurture (environment)?
How does genotype interact with environment to produce phenotype?
Who proposed the "diathesis-stress model" highlighting the role of both genetics and environment in psychological disorders?
Which modern field focuses on the interplay between genes, environment and behavior?
Which concept best illustrates the interaction of heredity and environment in determining intelligence?
Which sense is specifically associated with the detection of chemical substances in our environment?
Which statistical technique would psychologists use to determine whether intelligence is more influenced by genetics or environment?
Which theory suggests children learn by exploring their environment through play?
Which theory states that children learn through interacting with their environment?
Which best describes how genetics and environment interact in child physical development?
What ethical issue arises when a child's social development is influenced by their environment?
Which theory suggests that moral development progresses based on cognitive development and one's interaction with their environment?
Which theory suggests that gender role development is influenced by the environment and social learning?
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between genetics and environment in determining an individual's sexual orientation?
Which theory suggests that depression may result from an individual's perception of having no control over their environment?
What theory suggests an individual's environment plays a crucial role in their mental health?
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