vocab

Question 1

Relationship

Answer 1

Bond or connection to other people

Question 2

Friendship

Answer 2

have similar interests, because they share your values, or maybe just because they live nearby

Question 3

Citizen

Answer 3

Good citizens work to strengthen their communities by obeying laws, being friendly to their neighbors, and taking part in efforts to improve the places where they live.

Question 4

Role

Answer 4

relationships. In the course of a single day, you may play many roles with different people. You might be a son or daughter at home, a student at school, a friend when you’re hanging out with your buddies, a teammate during gym class, and an employee at an after-school job

Question 5

Cooperation

Answer 5

Working together to reach goals

Question 6

Compromise

Answer 6

To settle the question, you and your friend might decide on a compromise, such as going for a short ride and then watching a rented video.

Question 7

Prejudice

Answer 7

a teen might decide he dislikes all cheerleaders because a cheerleader once turned him down for a date

Question 8

Stereotype

Answer 8

Assuming that all boys like sports, for instance, is an example of a gender stereotype

Question 9

Tolerance

Answer 9

People who are tolerant value diversity. They can appreciate the differences in other people’s cultures, interests, and beliefs.

Question 10

Bullying

Answer 10

spread nasty rumors about them, or try to keep them out of a group. They may even attack others physically, pushing, shoving, or hitting them. Some bullies use technology to target others

Question 11

Hazing

Answer 11

Hazing typically occurs when a group or club includes new members. The new members may be asked to “prove” their value to the other club members.

Question 12

Aggressive

Answer 12

Aggressive communication may involve bullying or intimidation. People with an aggressive communication style may not pay attention to other people’s thoughts, feelings, or needs.

Question 13

Passive

Answer 13

Passive communicators put other people’s needs ahead of their own. People may adopt a passive communication style because they dislike conflict and will go out of their way to avoid an argument

Question 14

Assertive

Answer 14

Assertive communication involves standing up for your own rights and beliefs while also respecting those of others. Dealing with a disagreement in an assertive way can involve negotiating with others to find the best solution to the problem.

Question 15

I Message

Answer 15

“I” messages helps you communicate your feelings in a positive way without seeming to place blame on someone else.

Question 16

Active Listening

Answer 16

Active listening is a cooperative social skill because it shows that you are actively trying to understand what someone else is saying.

Question 17

Body Language

Answer 17

Body language includes everything from nodding your head, which shows that you agree, to turning away, shows that you have stopped listening. T

Question 18

Nuclear Family

Answer 18

Although this is a common family structure in America, increasing numbers of children and teens live in other types of families,

Question 19

Blended Family

Answer 19

These families form when a single parent remarries. The new couple may decide to add to their blended family by having more children

Question 20

Foster Care

Answer 20

Foster Care

Question 21

Affirmation

Answer 21

They can celebrate your achievements with you or show appreciation for the things you do to help out at home.

Question 22

Separation

Answer 22

Couples who separate may hope that they will eventually be able to work out their differences and live together again

Question 23

Custody

Answer 23

Adapting to either arrangement can be difficult for the children. They may find it hard to go for long periods without seeing one of their parents. In the case of joint custody

Question 24

Abuse

Answer 24

treat a person or an animal with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.

Question 25

Domestic Violence

Answer 25

violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.

Question 26

Neglect

Answer 26

fail to care for properly.

Question 27

Clique

Answer 27

Members of a clique often share interests, dress similarly, and behave in the same way. In some ways being part of a clique can be helpful for teen

Question 28

Peer Pressure

Answer 28

something that most people experience during their teen year

Question 29

Harassment

Answer 29

such as name-calling, teasing, or bullying. Negative peer pressure may also lead some teens to behave in ways that go against their values

Question 30

Manipulation

Answer 30

Examples of ways in which peers can manipulate one another include mocking, teasing, and making threats.. If you witness this kind of hurtful behavior, do what you can to discourage it

Question 31

Conflict

Answer 31

Some conflicts are fairly trivial, such as a squabble between two siblings over control of the TV remote.

Question 32

Interpersonal Conflict

Answer 32

interpersonal conflicts tend to arise when one party’s needs, wishes, or beliefs clash with those of another par

Question 33

Escalating

Answer 33

Conflicts can escalate into fights when emotions get out of control.

Question 34

Negotiating

Answer 34

harming more and more people. A better approach to conflicts

Question 35

Mediation

Answer 35

the word mediation literally means “being in the middle.” Having a third party “in the middle” helps put some distance between the two opposing parties.

Question 36

Confidentiality

Answer 36

Effective mediation depends on the basic principles of neutrality,

Question 37

Peer Mediation

Answer 37

programs to help resolve conflicts between students. Peer mediation is voluntary and confidential.