Unit 3 Vocabulary

constructive criticism

non hostile comments that point out improvement

tolerance

the ability to accept others' differences and allow them to be who they are without disapproval

prejudice

an unfair opinion or judgement about a particular group of people

compromise

a problem solving method that involves each participant giving up something to reach a goal

communication

the ways in which you send and receive messages

relationship

a bond or connection between people

conflict resolution

the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving

gangs

a group of people who take part in criminal activity

manipulation

an indirect, dishonest way to control others

self esteem

respect for or a favorable opinion of oneself

jealousy

state or quality of being jealous

personal identity

your sense of yourself as a unique individual

bullying

the act of seeking power or attention through the psychological emotional or physical abuse of another person

slander

a malicious, false statement or report

sexual compliance

the act of conforming to sex (saying yes)

sexual harrassment

uninvited unwelcome sexual conduct directed at another person

sexual assault

any intentional sexual attack against another person

hostile

the intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior

stress (ed)

the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands

acceptance

the act of taking or receiving something offered

defense

resistance against attack; protection

happiness

feeling, showing or expressing joy

love

to have a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person

anger

strong feeling of displeasure

fear

distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain etc...

violence

threatened or actual use of physical force or power to harm another person or to damage property

domestic violence

any act of violence directed at a spouse or family member

emotional abuse

a pattern of behavior that attacks the emotional development and sense of worth of an individual

physical abuse

the intentional infliction of bodily harm or injury on another person

sexual abuse

any sexual contact that is forced upon a person against his/her will

spousal abuse

domestic violence directed at a spouse

child abuse

abuse directed at a child

neglect

failure to provide for a child's physical or emotional needs

stereotype

an exaggerated and oversimplified belief about an entire group of people

assertive

standing up for what you believe in, in firm but positive ways

passive

a tendency to give up, give in or back down without standing up for your rights

aggresive

overly forceful, pushy hostile or otherwise attacking in approach

rape

any form of sexual intercourse that takes place against a person's will

date rape

when one person in a dating relationship forces the other person to participate in sexual intercourse

stalking

the repeated following, harassment or threatening of an individual to frighten or cause him or her harm