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Lateral preoptic area

Lateral preoptic area is the portion of the hypothalamus that includes some cells that facilitate drinking and some that inhibit it, as well as passing axons that are important for osmotic thirst

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Lateral sac

Lateral sac. Please see Terminal cisternae.

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Lateralization

Lateralization the differences between the two (2) sides of the body, especially differences in the abilities of the brain hemispheres. Moreover, Lateralization is the division of labor between the two (2) hemispheres of the brain; specialization of function of the two (2) cerebral hemispheres

Latin Square

Latin Square refers to an N x N matrix where each of N different items appears exactly once in each column and exactly once in each row. Latin square is used to identify sequences of treatment conditions for partial counterbalancing. Moreover, Latin Square is a type of counterbalancing that ensures that each level of the independent variable appears in every ordered position equally often.

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Latitudinarian

Latitudinarian means holding broad and tolerant views, especially on matters of religion. Latitudinarian, moreover refers to one who is broadminded and tolerant, especially concerning religion.

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Laughter Yoga

Deutsch: Lachyoga / English: Laughter Yoga / Español: Yoga de la Risa / Português: Yoga do Riso / Français: Yoga du Rire / Italiano: Yoga della Risata

Laughter Yoga in the psychology context refers to a therapeutic exercise that combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing (Pranayama) to promote health and well-being. Developed by Dr. Madan Kataria in India in 1995, it is based on the premise that voluntary laughter provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. Laughter Yoga is practiced in groups with eye contact and playfulness between participants, which can quickly turn fake laughter into real and contagious laughter.

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Law

Deutsch: Gesetz / Español: Ley / Português: Lei / Français: Loi / Italiano: Legge

In psychology, the term "law" refers to principles or patterns that describe consistent relationships between variables. These laws are often derived from empirical research and provide a framework for understanding human behavior and mental processes. They are fundamental to the development of psychological theories and applications.

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Law and order advocates

Law and order advocates refer to those who suggest that, under certain circumstances involving criminal threats to public safety, the interests of society should take precedence over individual rights.

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