AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Each type of biological rhythm has a certain name to show how long it lasts: Diurnal (night and day) Circadian (24 hours) Ultradian (less than 24 hours) Infradian/Circalunar (1 month)

Detailed explanation-2: -Some examples of infradian rhythms in mammals include migration, hibernation, moulting and pelage growth, and reproductive behavior, all of them synchronized by internal timing mechanisms (Goldman, 2001).

Detailed explanation-3: -Essentially, an infradian rhythm is a bodily cycle that exceeds the circadian rhythm, or daily cycle, Lapa says. The most commonly discussed human infradian rhythm is the menstrual cycle, however seasonal affective disorder can also be classified as infradian.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of infradian rhythms can include a woman’s menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and seasonal affective disorder-even hibernation for bears! The most commonly researched infradian rhythm is menstruation.

Detailed explanation-5: -The natural cycle of physical, mental, and behavior changes that the body goes through in a 24-hour cycle.