Glossary L

Glossary L

- LMX (Leader–member exchange theory) : LMX or Leader–member exchange theory is a dyadic, relational approach to leadership assuming that leaders develop exchange relationships with each of their subordinates, and that the quality of these Leader–member exchange theory (LMX) relationships influences subordinates’ responsibility, decision influence, access to resources, and performance.

Lobes divide the cerebral hemispheres and cortex into four (4) parts

Lobes of the cerebral cortex are areas on the cortex bordered by major fissures or defined by their functions.

Local anesthetic refers to a drug that attaches to the sodium channels of the membrane, preventing sodium ions from entering and thereby blocking action potentials. Moreover, Local anesthetic refers to a method that reduces pain in an area of the body.

Local enhancement refers to a form of social learning occurring when an individual notices activity at a particular location, moves to that location, and, in a process of trial and error, discovers a useful behavior.

Local fatigue is fatigue of one part of the body, such as the wrist, resulting from stress to that area.

Local neuron refers to a small neuron with no axon or a very short one

Local norms refer to nNorms that are confined to pupils in a specific school district.