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Fixed-ratio schedule refers to a schedule of reinforcement or punishment in which the reinforcer or punisher is presented after a fixed number of responses (e.g. Lever-presses).
Fixed-role therapy refers to Kelly's brand of therapy whereby he would assign a role for his clients to play that was distinctly different from the client's self-characterization. With this type of therapy, the therapist acts much like a supporting actor. Please see also Self-characterization.
Deutsch: Flagellum, Geißel / Español: Flagelo / Português: Flagelo / Français: Flagelle / Italiano: Flagello
Flagellum is defined as the tail-like end of a spermatozoon that propels it forward.
Flat affect refers to apparently emotionless demeanor that include toneless speech and vacant gaze when a reaction would be expected.
Flat affect also refers to the observable absence of or minimal presence of facial expression as if the person is unaffected by the contextual environment that surrounds him/her.
Flat muscles refer to a type of parallel muscles that is usually thin and broad, with fibers originating from broad, fibrous, sheetlike aponeuroses such as the rectus abdominus and external oblique.