FALSE ALARM
is one of the signal detection tasks, where an incorrect observation by a participant in an experiment may be present…
FALSE-BELIEF TASK
are typically associated with theory-of-mind studies where they are tasks during which children must infer that another understand or possess…
FAMILY GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY
is one of the many strands of group therapy, whereby the family group which is affect is 'treated' opposed to…
FAMILY VALUES
is associated with more traditional families, whereby there is a set list or collection of social values such as; discipline,…
FATE NEUROSIS
with respect to psychoanalytic theory, fate neurosis is a compulsive and unconscious need to arrange life events in a specific…
FEAR OF FAILURE
is a relatively normal and actually well documented persistent and irrational axiety of failing to complete a certain task or…
FEATURE MODEL
a model of a person's general knowledge or of their semantic memory suggesting that information can be described as sets…
FEEDBACK DEVICE
a device that presents a visual, auditory or tactile signal to communicate to the operator of an environmental control device…
FELDENKRAIS METHOD
the process of body movements that are designed to enhance psychological functioning. The method is used by certified practitioners and…
FEMINIST THERAPY
an eclectic approach to psychotherapy that is based in feminist political analyses and feminist scholarship on the psychology of women…
FETAL HYPOXIA
caused by the significant reduction in oxygen to the human foetus, which is believed to be a risk factor for…
FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME
the name for a syndrome of uncertain origin that is characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain and chronic fatigue. Pain may…
FIELD THEORY
1. Physics. Theory that forces exist between 2 bodies not in contact that fills the space. 2. Psychology. A systematic…
FILE-DRAWER PROBLEM
a term that describes the fact that a large number of all studies conducted are not available to review because…
FINAL FREE RECALL
a test of memory given at the end of a memory assessment session. The person is asked to recall all…
FIRST-PERSON PERSPECTIVE
the term that is used to describe the point of view of the observer as he is telling the narrative…
FIVE-TO-SEVEN SHIFT
Name given to the large progress that is seen in a child's development between the ages of 5 and 7.…
FLOURISHING
a term describing the good mental and physical health, the state of being free from illnesses and distress and being…