APA Dictionary of Psychology

climate

Updated on 11/15/2023
n.
  1. long-term weather conditions in a particular region, such as average temperature, humidity, and sunshine. The study of climatic influences on cognition, mood, and behavior is studied in environmental psychology. —climatic adj.
  2. the degree to which community members feel included or excluded in a work group, organization, or community.
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