ECPE HONORS Flashcards
to behave and think in the same way as most other people in a group or society
conform to (v)
Young people tend to conform to the norms of their peer group by wearing the same clothes or listening to the same music
a feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities
self-esteem (n)
Many of the issues that concern young people are connected to self-esteem
the habit of taking too much of a harmful drug or drinking too much alcohol
substance abuse (n)
People who feel they have nothing to lose are prone to substance abuse, such as taking drugs
to put somebody/something in a place or situation where they are not protected from something harmful or unpleasant
expose to (v)
Being exposed to violent behavior on TV, in films or in computer games changes people’s perception of violence. In essence, they see violence as a normal part of life
an idea, a belief or an image you have as a result of how you see or understand something
perception (n)
Being exposed to violent behavior on TV, in films or in computer games changes people’s perception of violence. In essence, they see violence as a normal part of life
relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something
In essence
Being exposed to violent behavior on TV, in films or in computer games changes people’s perception of violence. In essence, they see violence as a normal part of life
great skill at doing something
prowess (n)
He was complimented on his prowess as an oarsman
to consider or judge something in a particular way
deem (v)
The school’s exam results were deemed satisfactory by parents and staff alike.
to take part in an activity, especially one that is illegal
indulge in (v)
Less than 1% of students interviewed said they had indulged in drinking alcohol
very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by something
susceptible (adj)
Research shows that people who are confident are less susceptible to criticism
to watch and check something over a period of time in order to see how it develops, so that you can make any necessary changes
monitor (v)
A hospital patient is monitored by nurses to ensure his recovery
the result of
A function of
Your behavior is a function of the upbringing your parents giave you
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed; stands out
distinctive (Adj)
The male bird has distinctive white markings on its head.
different from what most people consider to be normal and acceptable
deviant (adj)
deviant behaviour
a person who does not dance at a party because they do not have somebody to dance with or because they are too shy
wallflower (n)
be found to be
proved to be
highly respected
hold in high regards
