Uncontrollable Environmental Conditions

Definition

Uncontrollable environmental conditions refer to external factors or circumstances that are beyond an individual's control and can lead to chronic stress when experienced over a prolonged period of time.

Related terms

Chronic Stress:

A long-term form of stress that occurs when individuals experience ongoing stressors for an extended period, such as uncontrollable environmental conditions.

Learned Helplessness:

A psychological phenomenon where individuals feel powerless and unable to control or change their situation due to repeated exposure to uncontrollable events.

Environmental Stressors:

Various external factors in the environment that can cause stress, including noise pollution, overcrowding, pollution, or natural disasters.