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Situational variables

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Environmental and contextual factors in a situation that influence behavior, such as the presence of others, time pressure, or perceived danger.

AP course connection

Topic 4.3: 4.3 Psychology of Social Situations

Unit 4

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