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military environment

factors that affect human performance in military operations. Performance may be compromised by exposure to extreme weather conditions (ranging from excessive heat to extreme cold); other factors include the effects of clothing and equipment in different environments, motivational and attitudinal factors, acclimatization, the size of the unit involved, and the quality of its leadership.

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postural aftereffect

postural aftereffect

a change in posture that arises as an aftereffect of prior stimulation. For example, when viewing a moving scene, a person typically leans in the direction of the motion. When viewing ends, body posture returns to a vertical position and then, briefly, leans in the opposite direction.