FISHER'S R TO Z TRANSFORMATION
the mathematical transformation of the product-moment correlation coefficient to a new statistic whose sampling distribution is the normal distribution. It…
FLUID INTELLIGENCE
the name of the form of intelligence that comprises all of our fluid abilities. See fluid crystallised intelligence theory.
FORMAL THOUGHT DISORDER
the name that is applied to a disturbance of thought processes that features a disruption in the form and structure…
FREE RECALL
a term used in memory experiments where a person is asked to recall a list of items. The list can…
FRINGE CONSCIOUSNESS
These are the aspects of our consciousness and experience that lack the focal and perceptual qualities. They vary a lot…
FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO ATTITUDES
a theoretical perspective that postulates that attitudes are formed to serve one or more different functions and that these functions…
FUNDAMENTAL SKILL
1. The ability needed to perform a task or understand an idea. 2. The basic ability necessary to function competently…
GATEKEEPER
A health care professional asociated with a care organisation who determines a person's access to the helth care services provided.…
GENDER ROLE
the pattern of behaviour, personality traits and attitudes defining masculinity or femininity in a certain culture. Determined by upbringing that…
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
the study of the basic principles, problems and methods that underlie the science of psychology. Includes human development, emotions, motivation,…
GENETIC PREDISPOSITION
the term describing the tendency for a physical or mental condition or disorder to be able to be inherited by…
GEROPHILIA
the term that is used to describe the sexual attraction of a person to much older partners. Also called gerontophilia.
GLUCORECEPTOR
the name given to certain cells found in the hypothalamus that detect levels of circulating glucose and convey this information…
GRADE NORM
the name for the standard score or the range of scores representing average achievement of a set group of people.…
INFORMATION GIVER
term that was identified in 1948 by US educational theorist Kenneth D. Benne, 1908-1992 and 20th-century US social psychologist Paul…
INTERNEURON
the name that is given to a neuron that is neither sensory nor motor but connects other neurons within the…
INTROVERSION
Internal private orientation toward the world of ones self and the inner thoughts of ones feelings, rather than towards the…