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
