Glossary L

Liaison is defined as a person who acts as an intermediary between employees and management; or the type of employee who both sends and receives most grapevine information.

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Libido is the name that Jung gives for psychic energy.

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Deutsch: Librium / Español: Librium / Português: Librium / Français: Librium / Italiano: Librium

Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) in the psychology context refers to a benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and muscle spasms. It is one of the earliest benzodiazepines developed and is prescribed for its calming and sedative effects. Librium works by enhancing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that reduces nervous system activity, leading to relaxation and reduced anxiety.

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Licensing refers to a professional regulation that is more stringent than certification. It specifies not only the nature of the title and training required for licensure but also the professional activities that may be offered for a fee.

Deutsch: Lizenzierung / Español: Licencia / Português: Licenciamento / Français: Licence / Italiano: Licenza

Licensure in the psychology context refers to the process by which individuals obtain official permission to practice as professional psychologists. This process is regulated by governmental or professional bodies to ensure that practitioners meet predetermined standards of education, training, and ethical practice. Licensure is designed to protect the public by ensuring that only qualified individuals provide psychological services. The specific requirements for licensure can vary significantly between different regions and countries but typically include completing a doctoral degree in psychology, accruing supervised clinical experience, and passing a comprehensive examination.

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Lie Detection Test refers to an examination which is based on an assumption that there is an interaction between the mind and body and is conducted by various components or the sensor

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Lie detector refers to a device that records fluctuations in physiological Arousal as a person answers questions.

Lie detector is also known as Polygraph. (See Polygraph)

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Deutsch: Leben / Español: Vida / Português: Vida / Français: Vie / Italiano: Vita /

In psychology, the concept of "life" can refer to the overall experience of being alive and the various psychological, social, and emotional processes that are involved in living.

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