LOCUS CERULEUS (LOCUS COERULEUS LOCUS CAERULEUS)
a group of blue tinted nuclei found in the brainstem of humans. Their neurons have been found to produce norepinephrine.
LOGOGRAPHIC
a form of writing which replaces certain words or morphemes with symbols in prose.
LONG-TERM DEPRESSION (LTD)
resulting from a consistency weak synaptic stimulation (in the hippocampus) or strong synaptic stimulation (in the cerebellum) which results in…
LOST LETTER PROCEDURE
a technique of highlighting preferential beliefs, if two groups are given letters and some are simply dropped for people to…
LUMINOUS FLUX
is the rate at which light is emitted from a source or reflected from a reflective surface.
LYMPHOCYTE
is a type of white blood cell in the body, of which there are many different types, all of which…
LEADERSHIP SUBSTITUTE
A change of environment or personnel which renders the position of a single leader unnecessary in some areas of work…
LEARNING DISORDER (LD)
a condition whereby the individuals learning, academic and scholastic abilities are severely below the average expected for the age range,…
LEAST RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVE
an understanding that where possible, medical treatment will not over-compensate for the situation causing undue stress and potential harm to…
LEGAL TESTIMONY
a piece of evidence typically entered during court trials for either the defence or prosecution teams. Testimony's are usually given…
LEONARDO'S PARADOX
an observed phenomenon where straight elements at the margins of a wide angle appear curved.
LIBIDINAL TRANSFERENCE
the transfer of feelings or emotions from one (usually a patient) to another (usually their therapist).
LIFE INSTINCT
the theory that as humans we instinctively want to pass on our genes, protect our young and survive without any…
LILLIPUTIAN HALLUCINATION
a visual phenomenon which usually results from delirium tremens, typhoid, or the presence of brain tumours in the temporal lobe…
LINE OF REGARD
a straight line which extends from an object and the centre rotation point of the eye at that point in…