Which of the following is an example of Environmental Factors?

• A. Age
• B. Sensation
• C. Social support and policies that affect access to healthcare
• D. Muscle strength

Answer: (C)

Environmental factors are external elements that can enable or hinder a person’s participation and functioning. The option describing social support and policies that affect access to healthcare fits this because it involves the surrounding social system and rules that shape what services are available, who can receive care, and how easily care is accessed. Age is a demographic personal factor, sensation is a sensory function, and muscle strength is a body function; these describe intrinsic characteristics rather than environmental context. Understanding this distinction helps clinicians consider how changing the environment may improve outcomes.