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.