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Chapter 7 Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Acquaintances | People who are known, but are not close friends |
Rapport | A balanced, harmonious atmosphere between two people |
Risk-taker | Choosing to share personal information with others that could lead to acceptance and earn respect |
Passive | Going along with whatever is said or done in a group |
Agressive | A type of behavior that includes yelling, name-calling, criticizing, pushing, shoving, and possible violence |
Assertive | When a person uses direct eye contact and genuine expressions and gestures to let other people know what he or she thinks or intends to do |
Support Network | Relatives who help each other with child care, parenting, and daily problems |
Significant Adults | Nonparental adults who play some important part in a person's life |
Multiculturism | A society with people of different cultural backgrounds |
Diversity | The unique qualities of people from different cultural backgrounds; another term for multiculturalism |