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internal environment

the conditions within the body, including temperature, blood pressure, blood-sugar level, and acid–base balance, as opposed to those in the external environment. The internal environment is maintained in a constant state, as required for the normal functioning of the body’s tissues and organs, by mechanisms of homeostasis. [proposed by Claude Bernard]

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January 23rd 2025

negative recency

negative recency

in recalling a list of items, the tendency to recall fewer of the final items of the list than the middle and early items. Negative recency contrasts with the enhanced recall of final items seen in the recency effect. Also called negative recency effect