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| bully | a type of violence in which one person uses threats, taunts, or violence to intimidate another again and again |
| communication | the exhange of information through the use of words or actions |
| verbal communication | expressing feelings, thoughts, or experiences with words, either by speaking or writing |
| passive communication | unable or unwilling to express thoughts and feelings |
| assertive communication | standing up for oneself while considering the rights of others |
| agressive communication | bullying and intimidating others |
| nonverbal communication | getting messages across without using words |
| body language | uses postures, gestures, and facial expressions to send messages |
| tact | the sense of what to do or say to avoid offending others |
| conflict | a disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests, or needs |
| prejudice | a negative and unjustly formed opinion |
| negotiation | the process of talking directly to the other person to resolve a conflict |
| compromise | when both sides in a conflict agree to give up something to reach a solution that will satisfy everyone |
| collaborate | work together - both sides have their needs met |
| mediation | resolving conflicts by using another person or persons to help reach a solution that is acceptable to both sides |
| neutrality | a promise not to take sides |
| friendship | a relationship with someone you know, trust, and regard with affection |
| acquaintance | someone you see occasionally or know casually |
| compromise | when both sides in a conflict agree to give up something in order to reach a solution that satisfies everyone |
| peers | people close to you in age who are a lot like you |
| peer pressure | the influence that your peer group has on you |
| assertive response | a response that declares your position strongly and confidently |
| mental and emotional disorders | illnesses that affect a person's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors |
| anxiety disorder | extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities |
| mood disorder | a mental and emotional problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme, inappropriate, or last a long time |
| panic disorder | people experience intense feelings of fear for a short time |
| phobias | an exaggerated or inappropriate fear of something specific, such as tunnels, spiders, or public places |
| obsessive-compulsive disorder | an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts that may not make sense, may feel that he or she has must perform a certain activity several times |
| post-traumatic stress disorder | an anxiety disorder characterized by bad memories in reaction to events such as a war, accident, or natural disaster |
| schizophrenia | an incurable mental and emotional illness characterized by paranoia and hallucinations |
| depression | mood disorder involving feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness that continues for periods of weeks |
| bipolar disorder | a mood disorder that involves extreme mood swings for no apparent reason |
| resources | places to get information, supoort, and advice |
| referral | a suggestion to seek help or information from another person or place |
| violence | use of physical force to harm someone |
| assault | an attack on another person in order to hurt him or her |
| homicide | violent crime that results in the death of another person |
| robbery | taking another person's property by force or the threat of force |
| prejudice | a negative and unjustly formed opinion of a particular group |
| hate crime | an illegal act committed against someone just because he or she is a member of a particular group |
| gangs | a group of young people who come together to take part in illegal activities |
| dating violence | when a person uses violence in a dating relationship to control his or her partner |
| youth court | a special school program where teens decide punishments for other teens for bullying and other problem behaviors |
| stress | the body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events |
| distress | stress that results in a negative reaction – this can result in feelings of anger, disappointment, and frustration |
| eustress | This is the “good” type of stress (opposite of Distress) and refers to the optimal amount of stress, which helps promote health and growth. Many times stressful events push us to perform to higher levels and excel….this is eustress. |
| stressor | sources of stress |
| fight-or-flight response | the body's way of responding to threats |
| adrenaline | a hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy |
| fatigue | extreme tiredness |
