How does the environment impact ...

[wenmo]

How does the environment impact stress?

Question 2

How does perception relate to stress?

[Tonny]

Answer to Question 1

External forces such as pollution, noise, natural disasters, exposure to toxic chemicals, and threats to your safety can cause or intensify stress.

Answer to Question 2

For all higher primates, perception (one's way of evaluating, understanding, and interpreting a situation) is a critical factor because it influences how you evaluate and react to stress.