chapter 14 Health
affirmative consent
Direct, verbal, freely given agreement that occurs when someone clearly says yes.
Respect
acknowledgement that each person has worth and deserves to have needs met; is shown through kindness and considerate behavior.
sexual activity
actions that involve contact with a person's reproductive organs can include sexual intercourse and other activities.
Trust
belief in another person's reliability and good intentions.
immediate family
close relatives, including parents or guardians, children, and siblings.
law enforcement
community workers who make sure laws are followed .
sibling rivalry
competitive feelings between siblings; siblings may compete for material or nonmaterial items.
Relationships
connections that people form and maintain with others.
sexual abstinence
decision to refrain from sexual activity for physical, social, or emotional reasons.
extended family
distant relatives, including aunts,uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
jeaolusy
emotion characterized by wanting or being unhappy about another person's positive experiences or circumstances.
breakup
end of a romantic relationship.
oxytocin
hormone released during sexual activity that promotes bonding and connection.
love
intense affection for and attachment to another person.
infatuation
intense romantic feelings for another person that develop suddenly and are usually based on physical attraction.
traditions
patterns of behavior passed down in a culture.
acquaintances
people in a person's social circle who may not be close enough to be friends.
mentors
people who guide others in positive ways.
coworkers
people who work for the same employer or do the same kind of work.
supervisor
person who oversees one's work in an organization.
atraction
physical and emotional connection, or chemistry, that draws people together.
professional communication
process of sending and receiving messages in a formal environment, such as a workplace or school
dating
regularly spending time or communicating with someone whom a person is interested in romantically.
friendship
relationship between two or more people who share common interest, values, and goals and support each other.
exclusive
romantically involved only with a dating partner.
Boundaries
rules about what behaviors are acceptable or unacceptable.
sexual intercourse
sexual activity that involves penetration, or insertion of a body part or object into another body part.
reciprocal
shared or exhibited by both sides.
clique
small group of friends who deliberately exclude other people from joining or being a part of their group.
group dating
spending time in a group that includes someone a person is interested in romantically.
socialize
to teach to behave in ways society accepts.
Honesty
truthfulness about one's actions, desires, and feelings.
passion
typically short-lived attraction, based on physical attraction rather than a deeper, longer-lasting emotional connection.
