LIFETIME RISK
the potential for an individual to be diagnosed with a disease or condition during their lifetime. Risks of developing certain…
LIMBIC LOBE
is comprised of the cingulate gyrus, parahippocampal gyrus and hippocampal formation forms the fifth subdivision of each cerebral hemisphere.
LINEAR MODEL
describes a model which attempts to explain empirical data which is linear in its parameters. In other words, a model…
LINGUISTIC DETERMINISM
a hypothesis first proposed by the U.S. linguists Edward Sapir (1884 - 1939) and Benjamin Lee Whorf (1897 - 1941)…
LOCATION CONSTANCY
the tendency for, even after the observer has moved position relative to the object, the object seems to be in…
LONG-TERM THERAPY
a therapy which lasts on a long period of time which typically consisting of multiple appointments over months instead of…
LOUDNESS SUMMATION
is the representation of each individual part of an overall sound displayed to indicate their portion of the final loudness…
LUCID DREAM
is a progressive dream where the dreamer is aware it is a dream but is still capable of playing out…
LUNATIC ASYLUM
was a name historically used to described a psychiatric hospital or mental institution.
LYMPHOKINE
is an umbrella term used to describe a group of proteins secreted by lymphocytes inducing other cells to divide.
LEAF SWITCH
An easy to use switch requiring little force to activate allowing those with disabilities involving the limbs to operate them.
LEAST SQUARES CRITERION
a theory whereby an individual should estimate the values of parameters in a model which minimizes the squared error value…
LEGIBILITY
a state where a person, object or ideal can be considered as represented. This is common in courts of law,…
LESBIAN FEMINISM
a theology which focuses on the right of women to have the right to control and then identify as the…
LEUPROLIDE
a hormone which blocks the actions of androgens and oestrogens in the human body used in the treatment of tumours,…