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Luck

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.

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Ludwig Binswanger

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

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Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889 - 1951)

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

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

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Lumbar

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.

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Lumbar plexus

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

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.

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Lunch

Deutsch: Mittagessen / Español: Almuerzo / Português: Almoço / Français: Déjeuner / Italian: Pranzo

Lunch in the psychology context refers to the mid-day meal and its effects on mental and emotional well-being, cognitive performance, and social interactions.

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