What’s your chronotype? Knowing whether you’re a night owl or an early bird could help you do better on tests and avoid scams

By: Cindi May, College of Charleston, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 6, 2025

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Cindi May, College of Charleston

Timing is everything. For early risers and late-nighters alike, listening to your internal clock may be the key to success. From the classroom to the courtroom and beyond, people perform best on challenging tasks at a time of day that aligns with their circadian rhythm.

Circadian rhythms are powerful internal timekeepers that drive a person’s physiological and intellectual functioning throughout the day. Peaks in these circadian rhythms vary …

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