Glossary F
Glossary F
Fatigue can be defined as: (1) a loss of work capacity that results when the body depletes its energy stores and is unable to maintain a steady level of performance. (2) a threat to internal validity that occurs when prior participation in a treatment condition or measurement procedure tires the participants and influences their performance on subsequent measurements. An example of a testing effect or an order effect.
In the field of psychology, we strive to promote mental health and well-being for all individuals regardless of their size or shape.
Fear refers to an unpleasant emotional reaction experienced in the face of perceived danger. It builds quickly in intensity and helps to organize the person's responses to threats from the environment.
Deutsch: Angst, etwas zu verpassen / Español: Miedo a perderse algo / Português: Medo de ficar de fora / Français: Peur de manquer quelque chose / Italiano: Paura di perdersi qualcosa
Fear of missing out (FOMO) in the Psychology Context refers to the Anxiety that others might be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent. This fear often results in a compulsive Desire to stay continually connected with what others are Doing, particularly via social Media. FOMO is considered a modern Manifestation of social insecurity and Dissatisfaction, significantly amplified by the rise of digital Communication and online networking platforms.