attachment bond

the primary, enduring, special relationship that gradually develops between an infant and caregiver.

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February 20th 2025

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.