Glossary F

Folie a deux is another term for Shared psychotic disorder which is a psychotic disturbance in which individuals develop a Delusion similar to that of a person with whom they share a

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Folie à deux is also known as communicated insanity, infectious insanity, or double insanity ; the main features include the gradual development of delusions resulting from the excessively close relationship between two (2) people, one of whom is dominant over the other.

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Folktale refers to a legendary or mythical story originating and handed down among the common people.

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Folkways refer to a time-honored ways of doing things. While they carry the force of tradition, their violation is unlikely to threaten the survival of the group.

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Follow-through phase is defined as a phase that begins immediately after the climax of the movement phase, in order to bring about negative acceleration of the involved limb or body segment. It is usually referred to as the Deceleration phase. The velocity of the body segment progressively decreases, often over a wide range of motion.

Follow-up Investigation refers to an investigation involving all aspect of the investigative process. Please see Latent investigation.

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Follow-up Report is defined as a report which is used to report additional investigative activities

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Deutsch: Anhänger / Español: Seguidor / Português: Seguidor / Français: Suiveur / Italiano: Seguace

Follower in psychology refers to an individual who supports, aligns with, or is influenced by a leader, group, or ideology. This term is often studied in the context of leadership, group dynamics, and social influence, where followers play a pivotal role in the success or failure of collective actions and decision-making. Their behaviour, motivations, and roles are critical to understanding how leadership and group interactions function.

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