Glossary F
Glossary F
Fornix is defined as a structure of the limbic system that contains nearly one (1) million fibers it rises out of the hippocampal complex and arches anteriorly under the corpus callosum. The Fornix relays information to the mammillary bodies.
Foundational category is a term in Cognitive development which refers to a fundamental mental classification, such as the distinction between human beings and inanimate objects.
Four-fifths rule it is when the selection ratio for one group (for example, females) is less than 80% (four fifths) of the selection ratio for another group (for example, males), adverse impact is said to exist.
Fourteenth Amendment refers to the amendment to the U.S. Constitution that mandates that no state may deny a person equal protection under the law.
Fourth Amendment refers to the amendment to the U.S. Constitution that protects against unreasonable search or seizure; the amendment has been ruled to cover such privacy issues as drug testing, locker and office searches, psychological testing, and electronic surveillance.