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ND 106
Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, & 8 Vocab
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Undergraduate 1
11/05/2008

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Values
Definition
principles or qualities that you consider important
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Culture
Definition
refers to a set of values, behaviors, tastes, knowledge, attitudes, and habits shared by a group of people
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Cultural Competence
Definition
the ability to understand and appreciate differences and to respond to people of all cultrues in a way that values their worth, respects their beliefs and practices, and builds communication and relationships
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Prioritize
Definition
meaning to arrange or deal with things in order of importance
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Procrastination
Definition
the act of putting off a task until another time
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Stress
Definition
refers to the way in which your mind and body react to pressure
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Learning Style
Definition
a particular way in which the mind receives and processes information
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Intelligence
Definition
an ability to solve problems or fashion products that are useful in a particular cultural setting or community
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Prejudice
Definition
preconceived judgment or opinion, formed without just grounds or sufficient knowledge
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Stereotypes
Definition
standardized mental pictures or assumptions made, without proof or critical thinking, about the characteristics of a person or group of people
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Discrimination
Definition
refers to actions that deny people equal employment, educational, and housing opportunities, or treat people as second-class citizens
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Hate Crimes
Definition
crimes motivated by a hatred of a specific characteristic thought to be possessed by the victim
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Constructive Criticism
Definition
promoting improvement or development; a problem-solving strategy involving goodwill suggestions for improving a situation
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Nonconstructive Critisism
Definition
focuses on what went wrong, doesn't offer alternatives or help that might help solve the problem, and is often delivered negatively, creating bad feelings
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Aggressive Communicators
Definition
focus primarily on their own needs and can become impatient when needs are not satisfied
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Passive Communicators
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focus primarily on the needs of others and often deny themselves power
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