External Factors

Definition

External factors are influences that come from outside an individual and affect their behavior. These can include environmental conditions, societal norms, cultural expectations, and social pressures.

Related terms

Situational attribution: This term describes explaining someone's behavior based on external circumstances rather than internal characteristics.

Social norms: These are unwritten rules within a society that dictate acceptable behaviors in different situations.

Culture:

Refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, traditions, and behaviors of a group of people.