Glossary F

Fatalistic suicide is defines as suicide undertaken when an individual seeks to escape from an overcontrolling social context. It is a sociological category in which suicide is said to arise from excessive regulation of individuals by society

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.

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Fatigue effect is a form of carryover effect in which behavior decreases over the course of an experiment

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In the field of psychology, we strive to promote mental health and well-being for all individuals regardless of their size or shape.

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Fawn means to exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing. 2. Fawn may also mean to seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior.

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.

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Fear appeals is defined as efforts to change attitudes by arousing fear to induce the motivation to change behavior. Fear appeals are used to try to get people to change poor health habits.

Fear of Meaninglessness refers to the fear of having no direction, purpose, or ultimate