LITERALISM
the strict adherence to the observable phenomena or facts available in the situation. This was first proposed by Jean Piaget…
LOCAL-GLOBAL DISTINCTION
the difference between how humans perceive the separate sub-units of a whole object in comparison to how we perceive the…
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 STYLE
The way in which a leader manages their workload and team, this involves their tendencies, methods and mannerisms in their…
LEARNING DISORDER
an umbrella term for any learning disability which does not fit (completely) the diagnostic criteria of other learning disabilities.
LEAST PREFERRED COWORKER SCALE (LPT: SCALE)
is a measure of a leaders popularity with their workforce. Typically, employees are asked to rate the concerned co-worker in…
LEGAL CAPACITY
the knowledge required to make a competent decision relating to any issue which may have legal implications.
LEON (III) VIRUS
known to cause poliomyelitis in humans - this is one of three strands. The other two strands are Brunhilde (I)…
LIFE HISTORY
a systematic account of life events in an individuals life starting from their birth up until the present. In therapy,…
LIFE-SPAN PERSPECTIVE
the idea that human development is a continual life-long process, there is multidimensional change and that there is plasticity in…
LIKING SCALE
the degree which an individual enjoys the company and the level of attraction to another individual. This specific scale was…