Psychology GCSE
Exogenous zeitgeber
What Exogenous zeitgeber means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Exogenous zeitgeber
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
An external environmental cue such as sunlight that the body needs to stay synchronised with the 24-hour day.
Topics that use Exogenous zeitgeber
- Topic 9: Sleep and dreaming - 9.2 Studies (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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