Glossary L
Glossary L
Longitudinal fissure is defined as the space between the two (2) hemispheres.
Longitudinal investigations refers to a method of studying child development in which a small number of children are studied over a period of years.
Longitudinal Research refers to a method of Research whereby the same person are studied at different ages and stages of development.
Longitudinal studies are studies in which a group of individuals is investigated over a relatively long period of time; analysis that focuses on studies of a particular group conducted repeatedly over a period of time. Longitudinal study involves the collection of data at different points in time, as contrasted with a cross-sectional study. Please see Cohort study, Panel study, and Trend study.
Longitudinal study refers to a study that collects different types of data, example of which are early experiences, gender , education, personality characteristics on a regular basis and tracks the development of a group of children over a number of years.
Looby is defined as an awkward, clumsy, lazy fellow.
Looking glass self refers to the tendency to internalize other people’s judgments about us into our self-concept.
Loose cannon refers to an uncontrollable or unpredictable person, usually causing damage to his own faction.