Glossary F

Glossary F

FSAD is the abbreviations of Female sexual arousal disorder which refers to a lack of physical arousal to sexual stimulation; recurrent inability in some women to attain or maintain adequate lubrication and sexual excitement swelling responses until completion of sexual activity. Moreover, FSAD refers to a sexual dysfunction characterized by a persistent or recurrent inability to attain or maintain the normal physiological and psychological arousal responses during sexual activity.

- FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) : FSH which is the acronym of Follicle-stimulating hormone refers to the anterior pituitary hormone that promotes the growth of follicles in the ovary

FTT (Failure to thrive) refers to a condition in which the child does not grow physically and cognitively at a normal rate due to poor pre-natal care or grossly inadequate and inattentive parenting.

In the psychology context, fulfillment refers to a deep sense of satisfaction or achievement, a feeling that one's life is rich, meaningful, and aligns with one’s values and goals. It goes beyond temporary happiness or pleasure, encompassing a lasting state of contentment and well-being that comes from engaging in activities that resonate with one's identity, values, and purpose. Fulfillment is often associated with the realization of personal potential, the pursuit of one's passions, and contributing to something greater than oneself.

Full-blown episode refers to a stage in the disease process in which the affected individual experiences the full spectrum of symptoms for that disease.

Fully functioning person is defined as a person living in harmony with her or his deepest feelings, impulses, and intuitions : person who meets his or her own need for positive regard rather than relying on the expectations of others; psychologically healthy individual who is able to enjoy life as completely as possible. Such individuals are open to new experiences and not defensive. Fully functioning person is Rogers's term for Self-actualization, for developing all facets of the self.

Fun is a term which include hobbies (knitting, scrapbooking) and things a person do for amusement such as sports, reading, collecting, laughing, and joking.

Function is defined as a line or curve illustrating the relationship of one variable to another. In developmental psychology, Function is an action related to a structure, such as movement of a muscle, firing of a nerve, or activation of a mental representation ; contrast with structure. Please see also Bidirectionality of structure and function.