Intermediate

The middle window, after the first effect fades but before the final state settles. You name what the result should look like once novelty, adrenaline, or last-minute effort wears off, and set a success line for that stretch alone.

The middle window, after the first effect fades but before the final state settles. You name what the result should look like once novelty, adrenaline, or last-minute effort wears off, and set a success line for that stretch alone.

Example

For the exam, your intermediate line is six-month retention: in February, answer 40 held-out questions you never drilled and score 70% or better. Cramming clears next week's test and fails this one, which is exactly why you write it down separately.