activity rhythm

the pattern of individual behavior over the course of a day, month, or year that exhibits a clear cycle of activity more or less in synchrony with temporal cues. For example, rats are generally active for approximately 12 hours a day, during the hours of darkness. See biological rhythm.

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May 9th 2024

word-superiority effect (WSE)

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