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Fluid abilities is a term used in Cattell's theory of intelligence that refers to intellectual abilities that are biologically determined and reflected in tests of memory span and spatial thinking. In contrast with Crystallized abilities.

Fluid ability refers to one of two (2) higher Order factors of intelligence conceived by Cattell. Fluid ability refers to a person's genetically based intellectual capacity.

Fluid ability

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Fluid functions refer to functions which believed to be culture -free and independent of learning. Problem solving and abstract reasoning are considered Fluid functions.

Fluid intelligence is defined as novel reasoning and the efficiency of solving new problems or responding to abstract ideas. It is defined also as the ability to perceive relationships and solve relational problems of the type that are not taught and are relatively free of cultural influences. Moreover, Fluid intelligence refer to abilities that make a person a flexible and adaptive thinker, that allow him/her to draw inferences, and that allow him/her to understand the relations among concepts independent of acquired knowledge and experience.

Flummadiddle also spelled Flumadiddle means nonsense; something worthless.

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Deutsch: Fluoreszenz / Español: Fluorescencia / Português: Fluorescência / Français: Fluorescence / Italiano: Fluorescenza

Fluorescence in the psychology context is a metaphorical concept rather than its physical scientific meaning, referring to the ability of certain ideas, emotions, or mental states to momentarily "glow" or become vivid under specific conditions, often as a result of external stimuli. It can be linked to heightened awareness, emotional resonance, or peak experiences that stand out due to their intensity or clarity.

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Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) refers to a laboratory technique in which a DNA probe is labelled with a fluorescent dye to detect chromosomal abnormalities.

Flynn effect refers to the systematic increase or a rapid rise in IQ scores (about 3 points per decade) observed over the 20th century in several Western countries.

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