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Malthusian Theory of Population Growth

Social Organization

Definition The Malthusian Theory of Population Growth, introduced by Thomas Malthus in 1798, sugg...

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Magic

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition In sociology, magic refers to a set of practices and beliefs that involve the use of s...

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Looking Glass Self

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition The "looking glass self" is a sociological concept introduced by Charles Horton Cooley...

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Long-Term Memory

Memory and Learning Memory

Definition Long-term memory refers to the brain's ability to store information over extended peri...

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Longitudinal Study

Research Design and Methods

Definition Research that involves repeated observations of the same variables over time. Example...

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Lombroso, Cesare Theory of Deviance

Social Organization Norms and Deviance

Definition Cesare Lombroso, an Italian criminologist from the late 19th century, proposed a theor...

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Locus of Control

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Locus of Control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have control o...

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Limbic System

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition The limbic system is a group of interconnected brain structures that play a crucial ro...

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Literature Review

Research Design and Methods

Definition A summary of existing research related to a specific topic. Example A researcher want...

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Learning

Memory and Learning

Definition Learning refers to the process by which individuals acquire new knowledge, skills, or ...

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Learned Helplessness

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Learned helplessness is a psychological concept describing a state where individuals f...

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Lazarus' Cognitive-Mediational Theory of Emotion

Emotion and Motivation Emotion

Definition Lazarus’ Cognitive-Mediational Theory of Emotion suggests that our emotions are not di...

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Law of Effect

Memory and Learning Operant Conditioning

Definition The Law of Effect, introduced by psychologist Edward Thorndike in the early 20th centu...

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Lateralization

Biopsychology Neuroanatomy

Definition Lateralization refers to how different tasks or functions are divided between the left...

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Latent Learning

Memory and Learning

Definition Latent learning refers to the process of acquiring knowledge or skills indirectly thro...

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Labeling Theory

Identity, Personality and Self-Concept ...

Definition Labeling theory is a sociological perspective that examines how individuals or groups ...

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Kinesthesia

Sensory Systems

Definition Kinesthesia, also known as proprioception, is the ability to sense the position, movem...

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Just World Hypothesis

Critical Thinking

Definition The Just World Hypothesis is a psychological concept that suggests people tend to beli...

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Just Noticeable Difference

Sensory Systems

Definition The Just Noticeable Difference (JND) refers to the smallest change in the intensity of...

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Justification of Effort

Cognitive Processes Cognition and Perception

Definition Justification of Effort is a psychological phenomenon where individuals convince thems...

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