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degeneracy

n.

1. a state in which a person has declined or reverted to an earlier or simpler state of development in physical, mental, or moral qualities.

2. the state of possessing few if any of the moral standards considered normal in one’s society. Degeneracy is often popularly used with special reference to sexual offenses. —degenerate adj.

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February 28th 2025

coaction task

coaction task

any performance, competition, work assignment, or other goal-oriented activity that individuals execute in the presence of one or more other individuals who are performing a similar type of task. Examples include an aerobics exercise session and students taking a written test in a classroom. Compare audience task.