| A | B |
| character | those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels and behaves |
| health advocacy | taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief |
| interpersonal communication | the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people |
| short-term goal | a goal that you can reach in a short length of time |
| refusal skills | strategies that can help you say “no” when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values |
| action plan | a multistep strategy to achieve your goals |
| role model | someone whose success or behavior serves as example for others |
| decision-making skills | steps that enable you to make a healthful decision |
| goal | something you aim for that takes planning and work |
| stress management | ways to deal with the negative effects of stress |
| health skills | specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect and improve all aspects of your health |
| conflict resolution | the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving. |