A person who is deprived of time cues in his or her environment to influence behaviors or biology is said to be ______ in time.

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The term "free running" refers to the absence of external time cues, such as clocks or daylight, that can affect an individual's circadian rhythm (internal biological clock). Without these cues, a person's behavior and biology will follow their natural rhythm, which may not align with the 24-hour day. Option A is related to brain activity, while options C and D do not accurately describe the concept of time deprivation.

A Person Who Is Deprived of Time Cues in His