The definition of "cumulation" originates from the Latin cumulatio - "accumulation" or cumulo - "accumulate". It means the amplification of any impact by repeated homogeneous influence and the increase of its action.
In simple words, the cumulative effect is the achievement of a certain result due to the gradual accumulation of factors or substances integrated in one place. Subsequently, these objects cause an "explosive" action.
An example of a cumulative effect from everyday life
This concept is used in various fields of human activity. It can be encountered not only in the scientific field. Without suspecting it, we become participants in the cumulative process when we are busy with everyday activities.
For example, no one student needs to learn a paragraph on a subject consisting of three chapters. The most correct and effective method will be the assimilation of the material in parts within a few days. For the first time, a student learns one chapter. On the second day, he repeats the previously learned and reads a new one. The same thing needs to be done with the third chapter. As a result, before giving an answer according to the paragraph, the student’s task will only be to repeat the material already learned. This is the cumulative effect in everyday life.
When we already have a general idea of this process, we will consider its significance and application in various scientific fields.
The medicine
As was previously known, the cumulative effect is what is achieved by repeated exposure to certain factors. For example, when a specific dose of a drug or poison is reintroduced into the body, the effect is enhanced. This is because the body accumulates the drug and the effect is summarized. The same will be with subsequent doses of medication.
Also, when a cumulative effect in medicine is achieved, the body can develop tolerance. This means that the sensitivity to the administered drug is reduced. However, increasing the dose is not recommended because of the possibility of intoxication.
Physical Culture
If you are a supporter of a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly, then most likely you have already experienced the cumulative effect of exercise. It helps to increase life expectancy and extend the period of one's active work. It is believed that regular physical activity in combination with a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and abstinence from stress, preserve the energy of youth and help slow down the aging of the body.
As you know, the human body, subject to stress, has muscular memory. That is why it is always so easy for us to return to the usual physical rhythm after a long break. However, it will not be possible to resume the cumulative effect of the exercises. It is a consequence of regular power loads and is accumulated from scratch. The cumulative effect is the visible result of new workouts, appearing on the background of the exercises earlier. To achieve the necessary impact, it is important to exercise regularly and not to overload. Excessive rest can trigger negative effects such as over-exertion and poor health.
Economy
The cumulative effect in this area is also called financial. It is achieved by the accumulation and concentration of material resources and, as in other definitions, has an "explosive" character.
Let us consider an example from the point of view of building up the country's national economy. The government is obliged to make certain decisions to improve the welfare of the nation. After all, the richer people, the more capital-intensive production becomes. Then, the demand, supply and consumption of domestic products grows. All these factors increase the economic activity of the country, creating a cumulative effect in the economy. The final “release” will be that when a given power enters the world market, it will be able, based on short-term decisions, to ensure the continued operation of this process.
Theory of Stress Accumulation
Consider the cumulative effect in psychology. It can also be described as a method of accumulating stress, and it is as follows. When meeting with a cheerful and cheerful person, we don’t think about what problems he is experiencing at the moment. But what problems are we talking about? How can it happen that such a happy person who manages to do so many things cannot solve his problems? And then it suddenly turns out that the same jolly guy gets to the hospital with a serious illness of the nervous system.
To do important work, people ignore full sleep and lunch breaks. As a result, they suffer from lack of sleep and digestive disorders. Skipping an important meeting and scandal with relatives, the body also experiences stress. Forgot to pay bills on time - there are worries.
Any everyday little thing, it would seem, quite inconspicuous, creates an unpleasant situation. And when the “vessel” of such trifles turns out to be complete, then the ill-fated “surge” occurs. The consequences of this are progressive diseases of various organs and systems of the body.
Conclusion
In whatever area the cumulative effect is present, it is always fraught with a final release with certain consequences. We can conclude that it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat right and not bring yourself to overwork. A person should always have the opportunity to relax, so as not to allow a negative "release" to prevail over good health.