Glossary F

Glossary F

Fastuous means haughty; arrogant; pretentious.

Fatalism refers to the belief that a person with cancer cannot live a normal life and will die.

Fatalistic suicide is defines as suicide undertaken when an individual seeks to escape from an overcontrolling social context. It is a sociological category in which suicide is said to arise from excessive regulation of individuals by society

Fatigue refers to a loss of work capacity that results when the body depletes its energy and is unable to maintain a steady level of performance.

Fatigue effect is a form of carryover effect in which behavior decreases over the course of an experiment

In the field of psychology, we strive to promote mental health and well-being for all individuals regardless of their size or shape.

Fawn means to exhibit affection or attempt to please, as a dog does by wagging its tail, whining, or cringing. 2. Fawn may also mean to seek favor or attention by flattery and obsequious behavior.

Fear refers to an unpleasant emotional reaction experienced in the face of perceived danger. It builds quickly in intensity and helps to organize the person's responses to threats from the environment.