Glossary F

Foils is defined as line-up members other than the suspect who are known to be innocent of the crime

Folic acid refers to B-complex vitamin that helps to prevent defects of the central nervous system.
Folie a deux is another term for Shared psychotic disorder which is a psychotic disturbance in which individuals develop a Delusion similar to that of a person with whom they share a

Folie à deux is also known as communicated insanity, infectious insanity, or double insanity ; the main features include the gradual development of delusions resulting from the excessively close relationship between two (2) people, one of whom is dominant over the other.

Folktale refers to a legendary or mythical story originating and handed down among the common people.

Folkways refer to a time-honored ways of doing things. While they carry the force of tradition, their violation is unlikely to threaten the survival of the group.

Follow-through phase is defined as a phase that begins immediately after the climax of the movement phase, in order to bring about negative acceleration of the involved limb or body segment. It is usually referred to as the Deceleration phase. The velocity of the body segment progressively decreases, often over a wide range of motion.

Follow-up Investigation refers to an investigation involving all aspect of the investigative process. Please see Latent investigation.