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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

LOCURA

a hereditary inability typically observed in Latin American groups to cope and handle effectively stressful life events leading to possible

LOGOGEN

a purely theoretical model of memory which has three main stages- recall, recognition and then reproduction). For example, the image

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

LPC SCALE

abbreviation for least preferred co-worker scale.

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)

LETTING GO

a type of 'acceptance' or the discontinuation of a prolonged struggle.

LEVODOPA

is a precursor molecule of the neurotransmitter associated with Schizophrenia, dopamine. Levodope is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

LIBIDINAL STAGE

Any of the stages apart of Freud's psychosexual stages of development.

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