Glossary F
Glossary F
Fallacy of positive instances is defined as the tendency to remember or notice information that fits one's expectations while forgetting discrepancies.
Fallopian tube is defined as a tube through which ova travel from an ovary to the uterus. It is the tube, extending from the uterus to the ovary, in which fertilization takes place.
Deutsch: Falscher Glaube / Español: Creencia Falsa / Português: Crença Falsa / Français: Croyance Fausse / Italian: Credenza Falsa
False Belief in the psychology context refers to the understanding that other people can hold beliefs about the world that are not true. This concept is central to the development of theory of mind, which is the ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others.
False hope syndrome refers to the tendency to try repeatedly but unsuccessfully to achieve a goal because of unrealistic expectations about the likelihood of success
False identification it is when a witness incorrectly identifies an innocent suspect as the person who committed a crime