Glossary F
Glossary F
False-uniqueness effect refers to the tendency to believe that our strengths and virtues are rare and distinctive.
Falsifiability is defined as a criterion for evaluating the scientific merit of theories. A theory is "Falsifiable" when it is capable of generating predictions that could be disconfirmed.
Falsifiability view refers to the assertion by Popper that negative results of a test are more informative than positive results
Falsification refers to a form of deception that creates a fiction; a lie.
falsification is defined as a form of deception that creates a fiction; a lie.
familial aggregation refers to the extent to which a disorder would be found among a patient’s relatives.
Familial concentration refers to the rate of occurrence of a particular characteristic, such as specific language impairment within a family . High Familial concentration suggests a genetic basis.