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psychology Semester 1 Flashcards

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abstract concepts

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concepts based on theory rather than observable knowledge.

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abuse

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mistreatment

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accelerate

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Any substance that increases the start and spread of a fire.

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acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

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a syndrome that causes the immune system to fail.

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acronym

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a word formed with initials

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advanced encryption standards

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the standards for encryption that define what keeps info safe.

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advocate

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too speak for

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agriscience

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the science of agriculture

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allegation

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an accusation

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allocte

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to designate.

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appeal

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a legal challenge that occurs when challenges the outcome of a court case

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arborist

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a professional who specializes in the care of trees.

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Arson

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the crime of burning property

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assess

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evaluate

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assessment

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evaluation

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audit

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a review of financial accounts

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authorize

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to give permission

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Autopsy

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the procedure in which a corpse is examined to determine the cause of death.

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Bailiff

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a court officer whose duty is to maintain order during trials and manage prisoners during trials, including getting them from their place of in incarceration to the location of the trial and back

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bench marks

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standards by which something can be judged.

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binding

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creating a legal obligation

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blood-borne pathogens

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harmful microbes found in human blood that can cause disease or infection

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bureaucracy

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Administrative systems

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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a process that attempts to restart the heart

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case loads

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the number of cases or clients that a professional handles

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census

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a survey of the number of people living in the United States and basic demographic info that is performed every ten years.

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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

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A branch of federal law enforcement gathering, analyzing, and processing information relating to security from global sources to focus on international threats.

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child abuse

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abuse of a child.

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civil case

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a legal case that does not include criminal charges.

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civil defense

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the protective measure and emergency activities preformed by volunteers in the event of an attack or other emergency.

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civil drafter

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a professional who creates drawings and topological maps for projects, such as highways, bridges, and pipelines.

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civil engineering

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the design construction, and maintenance of features of the physical and natural environment

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codependent

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a relationship in which each person needs the other to maintain a role.

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combustibles

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substances that catch fire easily

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common core

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a set of national standards in English and math that students should know at the end of each year.

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community colleges

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two-year colleges that grant associate’s degrees or professional certifications

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complementary skills

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two or more people contributing different skills to a task

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consultant

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an expert brought in for a specific project or service

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contractors

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a person or company that agrees to furnish materials of perform services for a set price.

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correctional officers

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law enforcement officers who are responsible for the custody, safety, security, and supervision of inmates.

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cost of living

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The cost of buying the goods and services an average person needs.

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Criteria

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Standards

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Critical Thinking

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the ability to interpret information, draw conclusions, analyze facts, and synthesize information.

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Curriculum

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the subjects and material taught in a course of study.

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Customer Service

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the practice of working with customer (or clients)

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Deficit

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a lack

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demographics

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characteristics of the population

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deposit slips

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documents used to record the amount of funds put into a specific account.

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descrimination

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treating someone differently because of his or her race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, or other factor.

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domestic violence

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abuse that occurs within an intimate relationship.

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elder abuse

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abuse of senior citizens .

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Emergency medical services

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services that provide care at the scene of an emergency or get those seriously injured to appropriate medical care.

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emergency

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a serious situation that happens unexpectedly and requires immediate attention.

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emissions

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pollutants released into the environment.

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55
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empathy

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the ability to see a situation from another’s perspective.

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enabler

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an individual who makes it possible for an individual to continue his or her destructive behavior.

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57
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encryption

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the process

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encryption

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the process of encoding information.

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entrepreneurship

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the act of starting a business.

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environmental planning

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considering the natural environment as well as relevant social factors when determining a course of action.

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Environmental Protection Agency

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the agency that encourages policy that benefits the environment and helps regulate businesses so that the pollutants they create do not overwhelm the environment.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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the government agency devoted to making sure that employment processes are free of discrimination.

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Ethics

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a moral code

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excise taxes

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taxes on a specific product

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expenditure

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expense

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expense report

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an internal list of expenses

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Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board

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the board that defines the accounting practices for the federal government

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Federal Bureau of Investigation

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The government agency that handles internal security and federal law enforcement.

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Federal deposit insurance commission

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the federal agency that oversees banks

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Federal emergency management agency

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the government agency dedicated to preparing for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.

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federal

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national

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fire safety codes

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specific regulations dealing with fire safety

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fire safety engineer

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a professional who inspects facilities while they are under construction to ensure that all of the safety requirements are met.

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first aid

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care given immediately to minimize the effect of an injury or illness until expert care is available.

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fiscal

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financial

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fore closures

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repossession of property by a bank when payments are not met

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forensic pathologist

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a doctor with a specialization of working with corpses

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forensics

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the scientific method of gathering and examining evidence

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foster care

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a temporary home made available to a child until a permanent home can be found ( usually through adoption) of the child reaches adulthood.

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freedom of information act

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a law passed in 1966 that gives every American access to government documents with some restrictions.

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geographic information system

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systems that take, record, store, and process spatial and geographical data.

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geological survey

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the systematic examination and documentation of the land beneath the ground.

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good Samaritan laws

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laws that offer legal protection to people who step in during and emergency to help others

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government accountability office

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an independent agency that provides congress with auditing, evaluating, and investigating services.

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government accounting standards board

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the board that determines appropriate practices at the state and local levels

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grants

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funds given for specific purpose

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health insurance portability and accountability act

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Health Care legislation that governs insurance practices and patients privacy. HIPAA

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herbicides

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chemicals designed to kill certain plants, mostly weeds.

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higher education

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education in college and graduate school

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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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the virus that causes AIDS

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human resources

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the field of employee recruitment and management

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human Resources

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the department responsible for hiring new employees, making sure that the organization is following labor laws, and settling disputes among employees

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Immune System

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the body’s natural defense against disease.

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Impeach

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the process in which the senate holds a vote to determine if the president of the Unite States should be charged with a crime

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Implicate

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to show a connection

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Income Taxes

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the taxes paid on the money earned

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Initiative

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recognizing what needs to be done and doing it without being asked

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Insurance Fraud

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a false claim against an insurance policy.

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Interest

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a charge for the use of money, usually a percentage of the sum

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internal openings

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job opening that are open only to those already working in an organization

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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the branch of the government that manages taxes

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Invitation for a bid

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a formal announcement that includes all of the information required for potential contractors to create a bid.

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Jargon

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specialized language that is often specific to a profession or field

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job description

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a list of the basic functions of a position

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Ledger

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a written record of accounting

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Lobby

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any individual or group that seeks to influence policy

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long-term planning

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anticipating concerns years or even decades down the road

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malpractice

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professional misconduct of failing to do one’s job according to the standards or the profession.

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management

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those who oversee a production

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mandated reporters

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those legally obligated to contact the appropriate authorities if abuse is suspected

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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legally required instructions for safe handling, use, and storage of chemicals.

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Medical Examiners

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Medical professionals who examine the body to determine the cause of death.

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mentee

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a person receiving mentoring

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mentor

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an experienced adviser or supporter

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microorganism

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a tiny living organism too small to be viewed without a microscope.

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misappropriate

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to take or use dishonestly

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mission statement

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a sentence or a few sentences that summarize the mission of an organization

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Multi media presentation

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a presentation using more than one form of media, such as a combination of text, images, video, and audio.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology

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the federal agency in charge of defining the standards for measurement in science, standards, and technology

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Netiquette

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good manners and practices on the internet

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networking

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the practice of making contacts.

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non pathogen

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a beneficial microorganism

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non verbal communication

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a message expressed without words.

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non verbal

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without words.

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ordinances

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rules and regulations

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outsource

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to contact an outside agency or individual to do a job

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pandemic

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a wide spread disease

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paraprofessionals

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those who assist professionals in fields such as medicine, law, engineering, and education

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parole

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a continuation of a prison sentence outside of prison

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pathogen

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a harmful microorganism

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pension

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a regular sum paid to retired employees.

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per diem

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a set amount that the employee is authorized to spend for daily expenses, usually while traveling on company or agency business.

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personal information management

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cataloging and make personal information easily accessible by storing it in a database

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physical abuse

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harm done to the body

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physical map

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a map illustrating geological features.

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plaintiff

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the person bringing a case to court.

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policy

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rules or a course of action.

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political maps

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a map that highlights man-made boarders.

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pollutant

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a substance introduced into the environment that has harmful effects or makes a resource less useful

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position classification

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a way of organizing jobs based on the duties that they require

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primary education

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education consisting of kindergarten through sixth grade.

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private sector

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companies that are not owned by the government

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probity

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moral integrity

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procurement

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the acquisition of goods, services, and works from an outside source.

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professional development

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continuing education in a chosen field

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professional organizations

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organization made up of people in the same field who come together to discuss and create the standards of the field, provide training, and pay attention to changes in the profession.

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Psychological Abuse

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a range of abusive behaviors that include threats, belittling, or manipulation.

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Public defender

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a lawyer who provides legal council to those who cannot afford an attorney

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public services

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employment within a government system, generally excluding the military, elected offices, and judges.

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public transportation

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a system using vehicles for public use

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pyrotechnic devices

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fireworks

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quality control

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making sure that the quality of production is consistent across a business or organization

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quantifiable

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able to be measured

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receiver

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the person absorbing the message

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reciprocity

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accepting a valid credential from another state

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reconciled

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to make consistent or balanced

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recruitment

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attracting and hiring the most skilled and qualified employees

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revenue stream

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a steady flow of income

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revoke

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to take back

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risk management

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taking step to identify and then minimize or eliminate risk

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risk

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the chance that something could go wrong

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secondary education

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education in middle school and high school.

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security and clearance

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a special status granted to someone, usually by the United States Government, to verify that he or she is qualified to access confidential information

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sender

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a person providing the message

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Sexual Abuse

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unwanted sexual physical contact

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Short-term Planning

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creating a plan for current problems or those in the near future

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social security

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a mandatory retirement program that all individuals who receive wages or a salary are required to fund by providing a percentage of their income

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Social Services

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agencies that oversee the welfare of individuals and health.

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Social work

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a profession that seeks to improve people’s lives and health.

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Solicit

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to ask for

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Special education

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the field of educating students with learning difficulties

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spread sheet

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a computer program that manages numerical data

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Stakeholders

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people or organizations that have indirect interest in an issue or decisions

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Standardization

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the act of making consistent

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Stnadards

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requirements set by the state education departments that define the content of a course

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Student Evaluates

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a student’s assessment of various as aspects of an educators performance in the classroom

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Subjective

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based on individual perception

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Subordinates

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those who report to a person in a supervising position

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Surplus

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additional funds left over after all required expenses are met

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Surveyor

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a professional who precisely measures the land

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Tax Code

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a complex formula used to determine how much tax a person owes, depending on such factors as annual income, how many people a person is supporting, home ownership, and other sources of income.

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Tax Return

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documentation of all earning and tax deductions for an individual or company

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teaching practicum

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a college course that involves hands-on experience in the classroom supervised by an experienced teacher

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thematic map

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a map focused on one feature

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Theory X

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a management theory based on the premise that people are lazy and will do as little work as possible, so management needs to be very hands on

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Theory Y

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a management theory that assumes that people enjoy their jobs and want to do them well, so they require very little management

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Theory Z

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a management theory that focuses on the employee and assumes that creating a good work place will attract and retain top talent

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triage

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a method of prioritizing

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Unconstitutional

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going against the constitution

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Urban Planner

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a professional who plans a city’s development.

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verbal abuse

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using words to harm someone

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vision

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an idea for the future

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vital signs

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measurements of the body’s basic functions, such as breathing rate and blood pressure

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Vocational education

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education designed to open paths to career in the trades

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water table

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the top zone of soil and rock where water fills voids

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wild land fire

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a fire that does not involve structures and feeds on vegetation

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Zone

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a space designated for a specific use

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Zoning boards

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committees that determine how an area should be used.

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