Module #4 Flashcards
What is social health?
The ability to initiate, enjoy, and maintain secure relationships with other people
What is the sanctity of life?
Life is sacred from conception to natural death
What is culture?
The generally accepted way of life for a group of people
What standards does culture define for people?
It can define acceptable clothing, politeness, greetings, hospitality, family structure, and morality
What is the difference between a person’s sex and a person’s gender role?
Sex is the genetic identity as a male or female while gender is the choice to behave as a man or woman.
What is Gender dysphoria?
It is when a person’s sex and gender do not match
Monogamy
Covenant of marriage between one man and one woman for life
Complementary
Men and women are complementary, meaning they complete each other, making up for missing elements in the other sex
Polygamy
Marriage with multiple partners of the opposite sex
Polyandry
Marriage with more than one husband
Polygyny
Marriage with more than one wife
Multiple marriage
Sequential marriages, in which a partner forsakes the marriage to marry someone else
What 2 qualities are most important in family stability?
Respect and commitment
What is the 1 goal parents have for their children?
Maturity (a state of adulthood)
What 2 qualities define maturity?
(1) Being responsible for actions
(2) Unselfish behavior
_________ are children who share the same parents?
Siblings
The interactions of siblings are affected by what?
Birth order (the sequence of the children from oldest to youngest)
Oldest children tend to be like little whats?
Adults
What are characteristics of oldest children?
Perfectionist, critical, bossy, but often reliable.
What are characteristics of middle children?
They tend to feel less special than others, but they have many friends and are more realistic about life.
What are characteristics of youngest children?
They tend to be manipulative, charming, and irresponsible.
Adopted children
Adopted children leave their family of origin to join a new family. Occasionally, they are insecure in the new family and suffer from attachment disorder for a period
Nuclear family
A family that shares a home (usually a father, mother, and their children)
Extended family
Refers to relatives who do not share a living space with the nuclear family
What is socialization?
The process where a person is brought from barbaric immaturity to literacy, politeness, responsibility for one’s actions, and the performance of the requirements for citizenship.
What are 3 reasons for making friends?
(1) Protect you from yourself
(2) Meet your needs
(3) Meet the needs of the world
What does the habit of comparing yourself with others do to self-worth?
It can either lead to extremely high self-worth or low self-worth
Extremely high self-worth
Thinking you are better than others
Low self-worth
Believing you are inferior to others
How does a person become self-righteous?
They become self-righteous due to extremely high self-worth, forgetting how much they have been forgiven by the Lord!
What potential friend might you overlook if you focus on competition?
You may come to view competitors as enemies rather than good friends.
What potential friend do you overlook if you are self-righteous?
People who may have disabilities. Also someone who may have offended you with his speech, appearance, or behavior
Mentor
People with more age and experience than you who can teach you many life skills
Romance
Emotional and physical attraction between two people of the opposite sex in preparation for marriage
Flirting
Drawing attention to yourself and implying sexual interest in another
Platonic relationship
Mutually encouraging relationships without any romance between the individuals
What are 5 reasons you should keep opposite-sex, high school friendships platonic for now?
(1) It is not a given that everyone will marry. It is the best basis for a long term marriage to have a solid friendship first
(2) To protect your heart
(3) To focus attention on groups rather than an individual
(4) To avoid lust/premarital sex/stay pure
(5) Because you are not ready for marriage as a student
How does a person overcome loneliness?
Turn focus outward and reach out to serve someone who needs your help
Name 2 benefits of an animal companion
(1) Can bring great comfort when one is heartbroken, lonely, or stressed.
(2) Unconditional acceptance
Communication must be clear. First ask, is the concept ____, or is it ____________?
Deep; non-sense
Avoid _______ and use words people understand
Jargon
To be understood, observe _________ _____________.
Social conventions
What is it called when you limit the information you share?
Tact
What should christians avoid?
Profanity
Why is it helpful to understand body language?
To make other people feel more at ease
What is courtesy?
Thinking first of the other person and their needs
Steps involved in greeting people well:
Step________, ____ at the other person’s ____, ________, extend your _____ into a _________________, grasp the hand with a ____ ______, one up-and down ________ and __________, and ________________ yourself and ask for their _____
Forward; look; face; smile; hand; handshake; firm clasp; shake; release; introduce; name
Why should a person retain from hugging or kissing in greeting everyone?
Because it is wrong to force someone into more physical contact than desired. And some may see it as a sexual act
What do boundaries distinguish?
What is our responsibility and what is not
List the 3 boundaries and who they are used against
(1) Silence. Use against mean words from a stranger or temporary authority
(2) Say no to unreasonable demands. Use against someone else’s demands for your attention, time, or money that is unreasonable
(3) Say stop. Use against a person who behaves or speaks to you inappropriately
List of 6 general principles for resolving conflict and why they are important: Number 1
(1) ________ others and give up your right to ________. It is better to ________ because you set yourself free.
Forgive; revenge; forgive
List of 6 general principles for resolving conflict and why they are important: Number 2
(2) Extend _______. Most don’t notice what is _______________ to others; therefore, it is wise to ________ the slights of others
Grace; important; excuse
List of 6 general principles for resolving conflict and why they are important: Number 3
(3) Do acts of ____________. If you look __________ to other people’s needs, you can _______ being trapped in _________
Kindness; outward, avoid; self-pity
List of 6 general principles for resolving conflict and why they are important: Number 4
(4) Tell the _______. ___ can cause deep ________ in relationships
Truth; lies; wounds
List of 6 general principles for resolving conflict and why they are important: Number 5
(5) Stay ____________. Lots of __________ of life remain to be ___________; stay _________
Teachable; lessons; learned; humble
List of 6 general principles for resolving conflict and why they are important: Number 6
(6) Focus on ____________. If you focus on _____________, most conflicts with others are ____________. You can find your place among fellow _______ human beings.
Essentials; essentials; resolved; sacred
What God considers sacred:
You shall have no other gods, make no idols, and not use the name of the Lord in vain
Worship of the True God
What God considers sacred:
You shall remember the Sabbath day
Time
What God considers sacred:
You shall honor your father and mother, and you shall not commit adultery
Family relationships
What God considers sacred:
You shall not commit murder or covet
Human Life
What God considers sacred:
You shall not steal
Possessions
What God considers sacred:
You shall not lie (bear false witness)
Reputations
