Health chapter 6

Clique

: a narrow, exclusive group of people with similar backgrounds or interests

Friendship

: a relationship based on mutual trust, acceptance, and common interests or values

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

Aggressive

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

Passive

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

Infatuation

: feelings or intense attraction to another person

Eye contact

: looking directly into another person's eyes; meeting another person's gaze

Peer pressure

: the need to conform to the expectations of friends

Emotional intimacy

: the openness, sharing, affection, and trust that can develop in a close relationship :

Body language

: the silent messages people communicate through posture, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements

Cooperation

: working together toward a common goal :

"I" message

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

These skills include using "I" messages, active listening, assertiveness, and using appropriate body language

Describe four skills that contribute to effective communication.

Some possible problems in friendships are envy, jealousy, cruelty, and cliques.

Describe some problems that occur in friendships

The cycle of violence consists of a tension-building stage, a violent episode, and a calm or "honeymoon" stage.

Describe the cycle of violence.

Picks fights Acts jealous and possessive Criticizes or threatens Has unpredictable mood swings Isolates victim from others

Examples from the Tension Building stage

Uses force May use a weapon Causes serious injury May destroy possessions

Examples from the violent episode stage

Asks for forgiveness Makes promises Buys presents Is affectionate Denies the abuse happened

Examples of calm stage

Cooperation builds strong relationships that are based on mutual trust, caring, and responsibility. When you are willing to so promise, you let the other person know how important the relationship is to you.

Explain how cooperation and compromise help build healty relationships.

People look to their friends for honest reactions, encouragement during bad times, and understanding when they make mistakes

Explain the importance of having friends

Active listening:

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

Loyalty Honesty Empathy Reliability

Four qualities that are important in a close friendship

Sexual intimacy is not risk free. The risks include the effect on your emotional health, the effect on your relationship, the risk of pregnancy, and the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

Identify some risks of sexual intimacy.

These abstinence skills include setting clear limits, communicating your limits, avoiding high pressure situations, and asserting yourself.

List some skills that can help you choose abstinence.

By dating someone, you can learn about his or her personality, interests, abilities, and values.

List some things you can learn about a person by dating.

Communication

The process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings

Be yourself; don't put on a act Join groups that share your values or offer activities you like Treat everyone with respect Take a little time to talk with people you know casually Ask questions that require more than just a yes or no answer

Tips for making friends

Going out as a group Going out as couples Steady dating

Ways to date

Dating violence:

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

Date rape:

a rape that occurs during a date

Abstinence

the act of refraining from, or not having, sex

Gender roles:

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

Compromise

the willingness of each person to give up something in order to reach and agreement