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Louis Pasteur

Louis Pasteur proved that viruses and bacteria could cause disease. In 1878, Pasteur presented his Germ theory to the French Academy of Medicine

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Love

Love is defined as an emotion characterized by a capacity for mutuality that transcends childhood dependency.

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Love Bombing

Love Bombing refers to the deliberate use of an intense, concerted show of affection by a group of people, toward an individual they seek to recruit or otherwise influence. It is creating a sense of family and belonging through hugging, kissing, touching and flattery.

Love hormone

Deutsch: Liebeshormon / Español: Hormona del Amor / Português: Hormônio do Amor / Français: Hormone de l'Amour / Italian: Ormone dell'Amore

In the psychology context, the "love hormone" refers to oxytocin, a hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in social bonding, emotional regulation, and reproductive behaviors. Oxytocin is often associated with feelings of love, trust, and empathy, and it is crucial in forming connections between individuals, whether in romantic relationships, friendships, or parent-child bonds.

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Love styles

Love styles are the basic theories people have about love that guide their behavior in relationships. There are six (6) styles which have been identified: Eros, ludus, storge, pragma, mania, and agape

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Love withdrawal

Love withdrawal refers to a form of discipline in which parents express disappointment or disapproval and become emotionally cold or distant.

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Lovemap

Lovemap refers to the representation of an individual's sexual fantasies and preferred practices.

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Low Balling

Deutsch: Lockvogelangebot / Español: Técnica del bajo precio / Português: Técnica do preço baixo / Français: Technique du prix bas / Italiano: Tecnica del prezzo basso

Low Balling is a psychological tactic often discussed in the context of social psychology, particularly within the realms of persuasion and compliance techniques. It involves initially offering a product or service at a significantly lower price than its actual cost to attract customers. Once the customer commits to the purchase, the price is then increased. Despite the price hike, individuals often stick with their decision to make the purchase due to a combination of commitment and the psychological cost of changing a decision.

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