Glossary L
Glossary L
Leptin refers to peptide released by fat cells; tends to decrease eating, partly by inhibiting release of neuropeptide Y in the hypothalamus. Moreover, Leptin is protein hormone produced by fat cells in the body that is related to eating and weight control.
Deutsch: Lernende / Español: Aprendiz / Português: Aprendiz / Français: Apprenant / Italiano: Discente
The term Lerner in psychology refers to an individual engaged in the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, behaviors, or attitudes through experience, study, or instruction. While often used interchangeably with "learner," the term carries distinct connotations in psychological research, particularly in German-speaking contexts, where it emphasizes the active and dynamic nature of the learning process. Unlike passive recipients of information, Lerners are conceptualized as agents who interact with their environment, construct meaning, and adapt their cognitive or behavioral frameworks in response to new stimuli.
Lesbian is defined as a woman who is sexually attracted to women; a female who is interested romantically and sexually in other females.
- Leta Stetter Hollingworth (1886-1939) : Leta Stetter Hollingworth rejected the belief, popular at the time, that women achieve less than males do because they are intellectually inferior to males; instead her explanation emphasized differences in social opportunity. Her career focused on improving the education of both subnormal and gifted students.