Environmental assessments minimize outside stimuli by containing the assessment to a controlled and clinical setting.

Environmental Assessments

The evaluation of the environmental implications of a plan, policy, program, or actual projects prior to the decision to move forward with the proposed action.

Controlled Setting

A meticulously arranged environment in research or experiments where variables are managed to isolate cause and effect relationships.

Outside Stimuli

External factors or prompts that elicit responses or reactions from an organism or system.