Personal environment

Personal environment (or, simply, environment) is the field of experiences that leads a person to make sense of another's behavior. Environments consist of physical characteristics, personal experiences, relational history, and cultural background.

Definitions

According to Looking Out, Looking In by Adler, Proctor (15th edition),

Environment. The field of experiences that leads a person to make sense of another's behavior. Environments consist of physical characteristics, personal experiences, relational history, and cultural background.