| A | B |
|---|
| peers | people of similar age who share similar interests |
| friendship | a significant relationship between two people |
| platonic friendship | a friendship with a memeber of the opposite gender in which there is affection but the two people are not considered a couple |
| clique | s small circle of friends, usually with similar backgrounds or tastes, who exclude people viewed as outsiders |
| stereotype | an exaggerated and oversimplified belief about an entire group of people, such as an ethnic or religious group or a gende |
| peer pressure | the influence that people your age may have on you |
| harassment | persistently annoying others |
| manipulation | an indirect, dishonest way to control or influence others |
| assertive | standing up for your rights in a firm but positive way |
| refusal skills | communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to ake part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthy, or that go against your values |
| passive | s tendency to give up, give in, or back down without standing up for their own rights and needs |
| aggressive | overly forceful, pushy, hostile, or otherwise attacking in their approach |
| infatuation | exaggerated feelings of passion for another person |
| affection | a feeling of fondness for someone |
| curfew | a set time at which you must be home at night |
| abstinence | a deliberate decision to avoid high-risk behaviors, including sexual activity before marriage adn the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs |
| sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) | infections spread from person to person through sexual contact |
| priorities | those goals, tasks, and activities that you judge to be more important than others |
| self-control | a person's ability to use responsibility to override emotions |
