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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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character disorder

character disorder

formerly, in psychoanalysis, an alternative name for personality disorder.