Physical factors

Physical factors are factors in the physical as opposed to psychological, social and cultural realms that contribute to psychological outcomes. These may include:


 * Some environmental factors such as:
 * temperature
 * Poisons
 * Pollution
 * Toxins


 * Genetics leading to genetic disorders


 * Hazardous materials


 * Physical fitness including constitution, physique and physical endurance


 * Poor physical health and the occurrence of specific physical disorders, perhaps as a result of infection with bacteria or viruses