LINE MANAGEMENT
a linear form of management in a team whereby one individual has a direct line of management above them.
LINGUAL GLAND
any of the glands on the tongue which secrete a mucus which helps spread tastants to the taste cells.
LIPID-METABOLISM DISORDERS
a selection of anomalous metabolic processes which result in the accumulation of fatty substances in the blood and tissues of…
LITERAL PARAPHASIA
a disturbance in the natural flow of speech where elements are replaced with other components making the speech difficult to…
LOCAL POTENTIAL
a response which affects the neuron internally but may not lead to the conduction of the overall stimulation due to…
LOCOMOTOR PLAY
motor function which is classed as vigorous which can include activities such as chasing or running.
LONGITUDINAL STABILITY
the tendency for an individuals psychological characteristics to remain consistent over a period of time.
LUMINOSITY
is a term used to describe the visual sensation of the degree of brightness of a light source. An example…
LEADERSHIP ROLE
Is the position held by the leader of a group whose responsibilities include the guidance of others to work towards…
LEARNING DISABILITY (LI))
is a condition, or collection of conditions which is highlighted by a severe decrease in the person's academic or scholastic…
LEAST EFFORT PRINCIPLE
The idea that an organism will choose the action which requires the least amount of effort to conserve basic nutrients…
LEFT-HEMISPHERE CONSCIOUSNESS
A theory first proposed by Michael Gazzaniga, a cognitive neuropsychologist which implies the left hemisphere in the brain not only…
LENTICULAR NUCLEUS
a lens-shaped region found in the basal ganglia encompassing the Globus pallidus and the putamin in the brain.
LETTER-NUMBER SEQUENCING
a subtest which forms a base on the wechsier adult intelligence scale where participants are required to sequence (to their…
LEVITATION
the apparent ability to hover in the air without any physical assistance - a complete phenomenon. A feeling of lightweightedness…
LIBERATION PSYCHOLOGY
a strand of psychology which has its roots in South America with basic ideals supporting psychology emancipating people from poverty…