cognitive burden asymmetry

In psychology, cognitive burden asymmetry refers to the unequal distribution of cognitive load and its effects across different parts of the brain or on different cognitive functions. This asymmetry is evident in brain lateralization, where hemispheres specialize in certain tasks, and can become more pronounced under high cognitive load, potentially affecting performance and leading to biased processing or fatigue. For example, tasks may be processed more efficiently or with a greater "burden" on one side of the brain depending on the task's nature and the individual's specific neural wiring.

When I tried to multitask during finals, I felt the cognitive burden asymmetry kick in—my left brain was struggling with math while my right brain was zoning out on my playlist!

cognitive burden asymmetry by Emotional Cruiser October 21, 2025

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stove

Cigarette: Northern slang for a cigarette, used oft by mashed up mancunian ravers becasue of the resemblance of a hot(electric)stove to the end of a lit cigarette. Originated circa 1991 in the early halcyon days of the rave culture; we speculate during a drug fuelled hallucination by said manc.

'fuck me noel, i am bolloxed, is that a ciggy in your mouth, or the stove from me 'nans kitchen'/
General use: 'Give us a stove you cunt'

stove by anthony willison March 18, 2004

Word of the Day on August 4, 2026

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Walky-Talky

A derogatory term for able bodied people or people that can walk. This definition was coined by disabled influencer Valerie Weber

Person in wheelchair: “look at that walky-talky over there.”

Friend in wheelchair: *looking at person who is walking* “yeah haha”

Walky-Talky by odd muffin October 5, 2021

Word of the Day on August 3, 2026

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Scrapnel

(N) :
All pieces left over after an art project or home improvement.

"After we made the decorations for the party, there was 'scrapnel' all over the floor"

Scrapnel by IceSniper February 22, 2025

Word of the Day on August 2, 2026

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Hardo

A hardo is a person who tries extremely hard at everything. Most times a hardo will try very hard at things that do not require excessive effort. For example, sports practices, gym class, etc.

Wow did you see Jack at practice today? What a hardo!

Hardo by Thuhkilluh September 4, 2014

Word of the Day on August 1, 2026

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rawr xD

a sign of love or flirtatious language between two emo people.

do you want to go listen to peirce the veil later? rawr xD

okeeez rawr xD

rawr xD by okeeeeeeeeez July 4, 2016

Word of the Day on July 31, 2026

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cfm boots

come fuck me boots - style of dress made famous by 1980's Jersey girls who liked Bon Jovi and big hair.

Look at those cfm boots.

cfm boots by diatribe September 27, 2002

Word of the Day on July 30, 2026

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