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Lucifer effect is referring to the transformation of benign individuals into morally corrupt ones by powerful, but malevolent, social situations. Lucifer effect is named after the biblical character Lucifer, an angel who fell from grace and was transformed into Satan.

Deutsch: Glück / Español: Suerte / Português: Sorte / Français: Chance / Italiano: Fortuna

In the context of psychology, luck refers to the perception of favorable or unfavorable outcomes that seem to happen by chance rather than through one's own actions. Psychological studies often explore how beliefs about luck influence behavior, decision-making, and emotional well-being.

Ludwig Binswanger (born April 13, 1881, died 1966 ) was a Swiss psychiatrist and pioneer in the field of Existential psychology. Binswanger is an Existentialist or Existential Psychologist who have written and studied about

Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 - 1951) argued that philosophical debates are over the meaning of words rather than over some truth or truths that exist independently of linguistic conventions. Wittgenstein argued, in other words, that philosophical debates are over language games. He also argued that the ancient concept of essence should be replaced by the concept of family resemblance.

Lugubrious means mournful, dismal, especially in an exaggerated or affected manner.

Lumbar refers to the lower end of the spine, usually known as the "small of the back", is known as the lumbar spine. It is an area that may be strained or tired when an individual is seated for extended periods. Office chairs, backrests, or back pillows may be designed to provide lumbar support.

Lumbar plexus refers to group of spinal nerves composed of L1 through L4 and some fibers from T12, generally responsible for motor and sensory function of the lower abdomen and the anterior and medial portions of the lower extremity.

Lumbar puncture which is also known as a Spinal tap is defined as a medical technique for collecting a specimen of cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the spinal cord for diagnostic study.