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…
LIPPS ILLUSION THEORY
first proposed by German philosopher and psychologist Theodor Lipps which aims to explain the perception of a variety of visual…
LOCALIZATION OF FUNCTION
the theory that different parts of the brain are responsible for different parts of human processes such as behaviours.