Apathy is a state of indifference — where an individual has an absence of interest or concern to certain aspects of emotional, social, or physical life. Apathy can be object-specific — toward a person, activity or environment. It is a common reaction to stress where it manifests as "learned helplessness" and is commonly associated with depression. History Apathy is a common feeling of complete discontent (dissatisfaction, for example not satisfied) for one's emotional behavior. Apa… (More on Apathy)