Chapter 7 Health Flashcards
The threat of or actual use of physical force against oneself or another person
Violence
The person who is attacked
Victim
A person who attacks another person
Assailant
Unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm
Harassment
The use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person
Bullying
Bullying that takes place by e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, or on websites
Cyber bullying
Requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group
Hazing
Any uninvited and I welcome sexual remark or sexual advance
Sexual harassment
Speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics
Hate violence
Negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes
Prejudice
An exaggerated belief or over generalization about an entire group of people
Stereotype
A lack of acceptance of another persons opinions, beliefs, or actions
Intolerance
The unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
Discrimination
Intentionally damaging or destroying another persons property
Vandalism
4 ways fights can start
Arguments-revenge-peer preside-control
Two factors that lead to arguments
- Anger
2. Hurt pride and embarrassment
Person who encourages fighting between others while staying out of the fight themselves
Investigators
May urge you to fight
Friends
May gather hopin to see a fight
Bystanders
4 approaches to resolving conflicts
- Choosing not to fight
- Ignoring a conflict
- Confronting a person wisely
- Helping others avoid fights
Ignore the conflict or you can confront the person
Choosing not to fight
This issue is not important so you….
Ignore the conflict
Chose right places to work out your problems
Confronting a person wisely
Prevent fights through mediation, involving an adult and help as a bystander
Helping others avoid fights
