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illumination conditions

the types of illumination (taking into account such factors as intensity and absence of glare) available within an environment, particularly as related to suitability for certain tasks and the comfort of those performing them.

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externality effect

externality effect

the tendency of very young infants to direct their attention primarily to the outside of a figure and to spend little time inspecting internal features. The externality effect appears to diminish after the age of 1 month. [initially described in 1979 by I.W.R. Bushnell]