Health Chapter 5-7 Vocab

divorce

A legal agreement to end a marriage.

nuclear family

A couple and their child or children living together in one household.

adoption

The legal process by which parents take another person's child into their family to be raised as their own.

single-parent family

A family in which only one parent lives with the child or children.

extended family

A group of close relatives living together or near each other.

blended family

Consists of a biological parent, a stepparent, and the children of one or both parents.

foster family

A family in which an adult or a couple cares for children whose biological parents are unable to care for them.

socialization

The process by which children are taught to behave in a way that is acceptable to family and society.

separation

An arrangement in which spouses live apart and try to work out their problems.

domestic abuse

The abuse of one spouse by the other

physical abuse

Intentionally causing physical harm to another person.

sexual abuse

A criminal offense involving the use of a child or adolescent for sexual purposes by an adult.

emotional abuse

The nonphysical mistreatment of a person.

neglect

The failure to provide for the basic needs of children.

runaway

A child who leaves home without permission and stays away for at least one night, or two nights for teens 15 and older.

empathy

The ability to understand another person's thoughts or feelings.

siblings

A brother or sister.

support group

A network of people who help each other cope with a particular problem.

communication

The process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings.

I" message

A statement that expresses your feelings, but does not blame or judge the other person.

active listening

Focusing your full attention on what another person is saying and letting that person know you understand and care.

passive

A term that describes people who hold back their true feelings and go along with the other person.

aggressive

A term that describes people who express opinions and feelings in a way that may seem threatening or disrespectful to other people.

assertive

A term that describes people who are able to stand up for themselves while expressing their feelings in a way that does not threaten other people.

body language

The silent messages people communicate through posture, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements.

eye contact

Looking directly into another person's eyes; meeting another person's gaze.

cooperation

Working together toward a common goal.

compromise

The willingness of each person to give up something in order to reach agreement.

friendship

A relationship based on mutual trust, acceptance, and common interests or values.

gender roles

The behaviors and attitudes that are socially acceptable as either masculine or feminine.

clique

A narrow, exclusive group of people with similar backgrounds or interests.

peer pressure

The need to conform to the expectations of friends

infatuation

Feelings of intense attraction to another person

dating violence

A pattern of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse that occurs in a dating relationship.

date rape

A rape that occurs during a rape.

emotional intimacy

The openness, sharing, affection, and trust that can develop in a close relationship.

abstinence

The act of refraining from, or not having, sex.

Violence

is the threat of or actual use of physical force against oneself or another person.

Homicide

the intentional killing of one person by another.

Victim

the person who is attacked

Assailant

a person who attacks another person.

Territorial gang

groups that are organized to control specific neighborhood or turf.

Harassment

unwanted remarks or actions that cause a person emotional or physical harm.

Bullying

the use of threats or physical force to intimidate and control another person

Cyber bullying

Bullying that takes place by email, instant messaging, text messages or web sites.

Hazing

Is requiring a person to do degrading, risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group.

Sexual harassment

any uninvited and unwelcome sexual remark or sexual advance.

Hate violence

speech or behavior that is aimed at a person or group based on personal characteristics.

Prejudice

negative feelings about a group based on stereotypes.

Stereotype

an exaggerated belief or overgeneralization about an entire group of people based solely on their connection to a group.

Intolerance

a lack of acceptance of another person's opinions, beliefs, or actions.

Discrimination

the unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice.

Vandalism

Deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property.

Escalate

Increase in extent or intensity.

Instigator

A person who initiates a course of action.

Mediation

The use of a third party, called a mediator, who encourages both sides in a dispute to continue negotiating and often makes suggestions for resolving the dispute.