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Deutsch: Lichtverschmutzung / English: Light Pollution / Español: Contaminación Lumínica / Português: Poluição Luminosa / Français: Pollution Lumineuse / Italiano: Inquinamento Luminoso
Light pollution in the psychology context refers to the excessive or misdirected artificial light that disrupts the natural environment, affecting human health and behavior. While often discussed in environmental sciences, light pollution has significant psychological implications, influencing sleep patterns, mood, and overall well-being. Excessive exposure to artificial light, especially during nighttime, can interfere with the circadian rhythms, leading to sleep disturbances and a range of associated psychological effects.
Light-from-above heuristic is the assumption that light often comes from above, which influences our perception of form in some situations.
In the context of psychology, the term "lighter" refers to a psychological state or Condition characterized by a feeling of reduced emotional weight, a sense of relief, or an improved mood. This state is often associated with the alleviation of emotional burdens, stress, or negative emotions. People may experience a lighter emotional state after successfully addressing and resolving issues that were causing distress or after experiencing positive events that improve their overall well-being.
Lightheadedness is defined as a feeling you are "going to faint." Lightheadedness is medically distinct from dizziness, unsteadiness, and vertigo. Please see Dizziness, Unsteadiness, and Vertigo.