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In the psychology context, laziness is not typically defined as a standalone psychological Condition but rather a symptom or characteristic that can be associated with a variety of factors. It is often described as a lack of motivation or desire to engage in work or exert effort. From a psychological perspective, what may appear as laziness can often be linked to underlying issues such as depression, anxiety, lack of sleep, stress, or even a mismatch between a person's abilities and the task at hand.

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Lazy eye (amblyopia) refers to reduced vision resulting from disuse of one eye, often associated with failure of the two (2) eyes to point in the same direction

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LDL cholesterol is a form of low-density lipoprotein responsible for the transport of plasma cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol are indicative of a high risk of coronary heart disease.

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Lea’s Shield refers to reusable silicone barrier vaginal contraceptive that contains a one-way valve.

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Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire refers to a test used to measure perceptions of a leader’s style by his/her subordinates.

Leader emergence refers to a part of Trait theory that postulates that certain types of people will become leaders and certain types will not.

Leader Match is a training program that teaches leaders how to change situations to match their leadership styles.

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Leader performance refers to a part of trait theory that postulates that certain types of people will be better leaders than will other types of people.