Chaper 6, 7, 8 vocab

Question 1

Relationship

Answer 1

A bond or connection you have with other people.

Question 2

Friendships

Answer 2

A significant relationship between two people that is based on trust, caring, and consideration.

Question 3

Citizenship

Answer 3

The way you conduct yourself as a member of the community.

Question 4

Role

Answer 4

The parts you play in your relationships.

Question 5

Cooperation

Answer 5

Working together for the good of all.

Question 6

Compromise

Answer 6

A problem-solving method in which each participant gives up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.

Question 7

Prejudice

Answer 7

An unfair opinion or judgment of a particular group of people.

Question 8

Stereotype

Answer 8

Exaggerated or oversimplified beliefs about people who belong to a certain group.

Question 9

Tolerance

Answer 9

The ability to accept others’ differences.

Question 10

Bullying

Answer 10

Deliberately harming or threatening another person who cannot easily defend himself or herself.

Question 11

Hazing

Answer 11

Making others perform certain tasks in order to join the group.

Question 12

Separation

Answer 12

A decision by two married people to live apart from each other.

Question 13

Custody

Answer 13

The legal right to make decisions affecting children and the responsibility of their care.

Question 14

Abuse

Answer 14

The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another.

Question 15

Domestic violence

Answer 15

Act of violence involving family members.

Question 16

Neglect

Answer 16

The failure to provide for a child’s basic needs.

Question 17

Cycle of violence

Answer 17

Pattern of repeating violent or abusive behaviors from one generation to the next.

Question 18

Clique

Answer 18

A small circle of friends, usually with similar backgrounds or tastes, who exclude people viewed as outsiders.

Question 19

Peer pressure

Answer 19

The influence that people your age may have on you.

Question 20

Harassment

Answer 20

Persistently annoying others.

Question 21

Manipulation

Answer 21

An indirect, dishonest way to control or influence others.

Question 22

Aggressive

Answer 22

Overly forceful, pushy, or hostile.

Question 23

Passive

Answer 23

Unwilling or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct or firm manner.

Question 24

Assertive

Answer 24

Expressing your views clearly and respectfully.

Question 25

“I” message

Answer 25

A statement that focuses on your feelings rather than on someone else’s behavior.

Question 26

Active listening

Answer 26

Paying close attention to what someone is saying and communicating.

Question 27

Body language

Answer 27

Nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture.

Question 28

Nuclear family

Answer 28

Two parents and one or more children living in the same space.

Question 29

Blended family

Answer 29

A married couple and their children from previous marriages.

Question 30

Foster care

Answer 30

The temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them.

Question 31

Affirmation

Answer 31

Positive feedback that helps others feel appreciated and supported.