The term circadian rhythm refers to a:
A)response to the rhythms of the cosmos.
B)mechanistic approach to understanding human functioning.
C)daily patterns of the sleep cycle.
D)daily pattern of sleep and wakefulness.

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The term circadian rhythm specifically refers to the daily pattern of sleep and wakefulness in humans and other organisms. It is not related to cosmic rhythms or a mechanistic approach to understanding human functioning. While it is a part of the sleep cycle, it refers specifically to the 24-hour pattern rather than the full cycle.

The Term Circadian Rhythm Refers to A