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Psychology Glossary: F Index
These are brief definitions of psychology terms beginning with F. Click on the term for a more detailed definition.
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Face Validity Definition
Face validity is a very simple type of validity that involves look at the "face value" of a particular measure.
False Memory Definition
A false memory is a fabricated or distorted recollection of an event that did not actually happen...
Fight-or-Flight Response Definition
The fight-or-flight response, also known as the acute stress response, refers to a psychological reaction that occurs in the presence of something that is terrifying, either mentally or physically...
Figure-Ground Perception Definition
Figure-ground perception involves being able to simplify a scene into a figure and background.
Fixation Definition
A fixation can occur when a person become "stuck" at a particular point in psychosexual development.
Fixed-Interval Schedule Definition
A fixed-interval schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed...
Fixed-Ratio Schedule Definition
A fixed-ratio schedule is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses...
Fluid Intelligence Definition
Fluid intelligence involves thinking abstractly and reasoning quickly and tends to decline with age.
Forensic Psychology Definition
Forensic psychology is a field that deals with both psychology and the law...
Formal Operation Stage Definition
In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, the formal operation stage is a period between age twelve and adulthood...
Frequency Distribution Definition
A frequency distribution is often used in psychology research to organize and present data. Learn more about frequency distributions and view an example.