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Cognitive Performance Chronobiology

Meaning

Cognitive Performance Chronobiology is the scientific and clinical discipline that investigates the rhythmic, time-of-day variations in human mental capabilities, specifically focusing on the influence of the circadian system and its hormonal outputs. This field seeks to understand how endogenous biological clocks regulate alertness, attention, memory consolidation, and executive function across the 24-hour cycle. Clinical application involves aligning demanding cognitive tasks with an individual’s natural peak performance windows.