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illuminance

n. (symbol: E) the light (luminous flux) falling on a unit area of a surface. The standard unit of illuminance is the lux.

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January 5th 2025

head-of-the-table effect

head-of-the-table effect

the propensity for group members to associate the leadership role and its responsibilities with the seat located at the head of the table. As a result, individuals who occupy such positions tend to emerge as leaders in groups without designated leaders. See also Steinzor effect.