metabolic equivalent

(symbol: MET) a unit of measurement of heat, or energy, produced by the body: 1 MET = 50 kcal/h/m² body surface. MET units are used to assess the expenditure of oxygen in a given activity; for example, 1 MET indicates that the body is at rest, 3 to 5 units would indicate light work, and more than 9 units indicates heavy work.

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Psychology term of the day

January 31st 2025

passive learning

1. learning that may occur without the intention to learn, through exposure to information or behavior. See incidental learning.

2. learning that occurs without active mnemonic involvement, as in drill and rote learning.