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Formality

Formality in the field of psychology refers to a behavioral and cognitive trait associated with adherence to established rules, conventions, and social norms. It encompasses an individual's tendency to engage in structured, rule-bound, and conventional behaviors and thoughts. This trait can manifest in various aspects of an individual's life, from communication and social interactions to decision-making and problem-solving.

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Formant

Formant is defined as a concentrated band of energy found in the sound spectrograms of phonemes.

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Formant transition

Formant transition is defined as a rapid increase or decrease in frequency at the beginning of a formant. In the speech stimulus, Formant transitions are the rapid shift in frequency that precedes a formant.

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Formation

Deutsch: Bildung / Español: Formación / Português: Formação / Français: Formation / Italiano: Formazione /

The term "formation" refers to the process of development, organization, and shaping of various psychological constructs, such as personality, identity, memory, and beliefs, over time. It encompasses the intricate interplay of biological, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors that contribute to the emergence of individual and Group characteristics.

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Formative assessment

Formative assessment is defined as the process of collecting, synthesizing, and interpreting information for the purpose of improving student learning while instruction is taking place; assessment for improvement, not grading.

Formication

Formication in the psychology context refers to a sensory phenomenon characterized by the false perception of crawling or tingling sensations on or under the skin, resembling the feeling of insects moving. It is often associated with tactile hallucinations and can be a symptom of various underlying medical or psychological conditions. Formication can be distressing and disruptive to an individual's daily life, making it an important area of study in psychology and psychiatry.

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Formication syndrome

Formication syndrome refer to symptoms of itching and feeling as if insects were crawling on skin which is caused by using cocaine and amphetamine

Forming stage

Forming stage is defined as the first stage of the team process, in which team members "feel out" the team concept and attempt to make a positive impression.

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