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How Did the Practices of Science and Magic Begin to Be

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How did the practices of science and magic begin to be separated during the seventeenth century? Who were some of the key individuals responsible for this shift?


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Circadian Rhythm

The internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Environmental Stimulus

A change in the environment that elicits a response from an organism.

Sign Stimulus

Any stimulus that elicits a fixed action pattern in an animal.

Sign Stimulus

An external sensory cue that triggers a fixed action pattern in an organism, an innate response to a specific stimulus.

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