Environmental StressorsWhen people are unhappy with their situation, they can cope by adapting or changing their living environment to make it more pleasant. However, this characteristic of flexibility responds to daily challenges involving external forces, such as crime, war, natural disasters or technological developments, in addition to internal forces, such as the search for greater material goods. When these forces combine to threaten human adaptability, it is commonly referred to as stress (Veitch and Arkkelin, 1995). To manage stress, you must first understand what it involves. By understanding the concept of stress and its physiology and psychology, one can identify atmospheric and environmental stressors and develop strategies to manage these stressors. Considering the effect of stress on human functioning can be an effective way to understand the relationship between behavior and environment; this can help begin to identify environmental qualities that interfere with human functioning (Evans and Cohen, 1987). Most researchers agree that the concept of stress is "a state that occurs when people are confronted with demands from the environment that force them to change in some way" (Vetch & Arkkelin, 1995 , p. 118). However, it is unclear whether this request is stress or whether stress is a person's response to this request. There are therefore several theoretical perspectives regarding the concept of stress. Below are just two theoretical perspectives (Veitch & Arkkelin, 1995). Some theorists believe in an answer-based explanation. According to them, stress is a change in the magnitude or strength of a particular human response such as blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety or loss of control. By this challenge...... middle of paper ......Arkkelin, D., & Veitch, R. (1995). Environmental psychology: an interdisciplinary perspective. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. DeWall, NC and Bushman, BJ (May 2009). Hot under the collar in a lukewarm environment: associated with hot temperature, distressing thoughts and hostile perceptions increase. Journal of Experimental Socail Psychology, 45(4), 1045-1047.Dresser, R. (2007). Prevention of heat stress. Professional Safety, 52 (4), 50-53 Evans, G. W. and Cohen, S. (1987). Environmental stress. In D. Stokols & I. Altman (Eds.), Handbook of environmental psychology (Vol. 1). New York: John WileyGuillemets, T. (1998, March 18). The garden of quotes. Post published at http://www.quotegarden.comHoffman, MS and Howarth, E. (1984). A multidimensional approach to the relationship between mood and weather. British Journal of Psychology, 75 (1), 15-23.