Chapter 7 Flashcards
agnostic
A person who believes it is impossible to know if a god exists
atheist
A person who denies the existence of a god or deity
bias
To prefer something or someone, often without sound judgment
cleric
leader or representative from an organized religion (e.g., pastor, priest, rabbi)
culture
The beliefs, practices, customs, and language of a group of people that is passed on between generations
ethnicity
A classification of people based on national origin or culture
extended family
A family composed of parents, their children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
fast
To refrain from consuming food (sometimes food and drink)
nuclear family
A family consisting of parents and their children
personal space
The distance that people require to comfortably communicate
prejudice
Forming an opinion without having facts or information
race
classification of persons based on physical and biologic characteristics
religion
Spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices
sensitivity
The ability to appreciate the personal characteristics of others
spirituality
A person’s need to find meaning and purpose in life
