FIGURATIVE KNOWLEDGE
the knowledge we acquire by remembering specific features, facts, words, recall dates, impressions, shapes and colours. Compare operative knowledge.
FILL-IN QUESTIONS
method used to test students where they need to fill in the missing words or phrases in sentences relating to…
FIXED-EFFECTS MODEL
the statistical model where the statistical parameters that index the effectiveness of treatments are treated as fixed parameters and not…
FMOX STATISTIC
the name that is given to the statistic used for testing the hypothesis of homogeneity of variance in k independently…
FOCUSED ATTENTION, FOCAL CONSCIOUSNESS
These terms are applied to the clearest contents of our consciousness. See fringe focus structure. Compare fringe consciousness.
FORENSIC ASSESSMENT
the evaluation of the mental state of a defendant, witness or offender for the purpose of informing the court.
FORM PERCEPTION
a term that is applied to the perception of a two-dimensional retinal image as a coherent three-dimensional form and entity.
FORMBOARD TEST
the name that describes the test where a person has to fit blocks into depressions of the shapes in a…
FOSTER CARE
the name applied to the temporary care that is given to children outside of the family of origin. They may…
FRAGILE X CHROMOSOME
the name that is given to a genetic defect affecting mainly males that is associated with mental retardation. The long…
FREE-FLOATING EMOTION
the term for a diffuse and generalized emotional state that does not appear to be associated with any specific cause.…
FREQUENCY OF RESPONSE
Term used for the number of countable responses given per unit of time. For example, if an individual pressed a…