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Health Chapter 4 & 5
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9th Grade
02/04/2010

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stress
Definition
the body's and mind's response to a demand
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stressor
Definition
any situation that puts a demand on the body or mind
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epinephrine
Definition
one of the hormones that are released by the body in times of stress
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eustress
Definition
a positive stress the energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal
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distress
Definition
a negative stress that can make a person sick or can keep a person from reaching a goal
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resiliency
Definition
the ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors
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asset
Definition
a skill or resource that can help a person reach a goal
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prioritize
Definition
to arrange items in order of importance
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violence
Definition
physical force that is used to harm people or damage property
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tolerance
Definition
the ability to overlook differences and accept people for who they are
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bullying
Definition
scaring or controlling another person by using threats or physical force
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negotiation
Definition
a bargain or compromise for a peaceful solution to a conflict
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peer mediation
Definition
a technique in which a trained outsider who is your age helps people in a conflict come to a peaceful resolution
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abuse
Definition
physical or emotional harm to someone
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neglect
Definition
the failure of a caretaker to provied for basic needs, such as food, clothing, or love
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domestic violence
Definition
the use of force to control and maintain power over a spouse in the home
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hazing
Definition
harrassing newcomers to a group in an abusive and humiliating way
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sexual abuse
Definition
any sexual act without consent
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incest
Definition
sexual activity between family memebers who are not husband and wife
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sexual harrassment
Definition
any unwanted remark, behavior, or touch that has sexual content
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sexual assault
Definition
any sexual activity in which force or the threat of force is used
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date rape
Definition
sexual intercourse that is forced on a victim by someone the victim knows
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