Unit 6 Vocabulary

Question 1

the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others

Answer 1

altruism

Question 2

a particular instance of something used or analyzed in order to illustrate a thesis or principle

Answer 2

case study

Question 3

the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen; the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen

Answer 3

citizenship

Question 4

the action or process of forming a concept or idea of something

Answer 4

conceptualization

Question 5

to give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)

Answer 5

embody

Question 6

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Answer 6

empathy

Question 7

the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or will be needed in the future

Answer 7

foresight

Question 8

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness

Answer 8

gratitude

Question 9

the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, especially through the provision of medical services

Answer 9

healthcare

Question 10

careers that nurture the growth of or address the problems of a person’s physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual well-being; types of professions include nursing, psychotherapy, counseling, social work, education, life coaching, and ministry

Answer 10

helping professions

Question 11

a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

Answer 11

hero

Question 12

concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare

Answer 12

humanitarian

Question 13

long existence or service

Answer 13

longevity

Question 14

a systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or “gaps,” between current conditions and desired conditions; discrepancy between the current condition and wanted condition must be measured to appropriately identify the need

Answer 14

needs assessment

Question 15

a solemn promise regarding one’s future action or behavior

Answer 15

oath

Question 16

providing care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions

Answer 16

patient centered care

Question 17

the action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something

Answer 17

persuasion

Question 18

the health of the population as a whole, especially as monitored, regulated, and promoted by the state

Answer 18

public health

Question 19

concern more with the needs and wishes of others than with one’s own

Answer 19

selflessness

Question 20

a philosophy of a leading others by putting the members’ needs over one’s own

Answer 20

servant leadership

Question 21

a learning environment in which a trainee is able to practice using and operating relevant industrial equipment under realistic workplace conditions

Answer 21

simulated work environment

Question 22

the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or a property

Answer 22

stewardship

Question 23

the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level

Answer 23

sustainability

Question 24

the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces

Answer 24

trajectory

Question 25

the use or involvement of volunteer labor, especially in community services

Answer 25

volunteerism