EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Environmental sensitivity describes the ability of an individual to perceive and process information about their environment. It is a basic trait found in many organisms that enables an individual to adapt to different environmental conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Environmental sensitivity is defined as the ability to perceive, register and then process external stimuli [1]. Environmental sensitivity is also defined as one of the most basic individual characteristics and may be observed not only in humans but also in most animal species [2].

Detailed explanation-3: -In line with evidence that sensitive individuals benefit more from positive experiences, it has been found that people with high ES respond more positively to psychological treatment, including mood induction, depression prevention programmes in adolescents and school-based antibullying programme in children.

Detailed explanation-4: -Environmental sensitivity is an acquired condition attributed to low-level, normally well-tolerated, environmental exposures.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sensitivity reactions can be triggered by scented products, cleaning products, laundry detergents, paints, petrochemicals, cigarette smoke, pesticides, pets, plants, fuels, electromagnetic radiation, moulds and foods.”