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Cocepts for Mrs. Rew
Content Vocabulary pg. 25
Term | Definition |
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Heredity | The passing on of traits or characteristics and qualities from parents to their children |
Culture | Ways of thinking,acting,dressing, and speaking by a group of people |
Self-Concept | A mental picture of oneself |
Self-Esteem | A sense of confidence and selfworth |
Constructive Criticism | Helpful advice meant to help one grow and improve |
Self-Actualization | Reaching one's full potential |
Adolescence | The period of great growth and change between childhood and adulthood |
Grooming | The things one does to care for one's physical appearance |
Hygiene | Keeping oneself clean |
Acne | A common skin condition that occurs when pores are clogged with oil |
Dermatologist | A doctor who treats skin disorders |
Cavity | An area of decay in a tooth |
Respect | Value; high or special regard |
Potential | Best chance for success existing in possibility capable of development into actuallity |
Durability | Ability to exist for a long time without significant damage or wear |
Opinion | A view or judgement formed in the mind about a particular matter |
Environment | The considering by which one is surrounded |
Tradition | A custom or belief |
Stereotype | An idea about the qualities or behavior of a certain group |
Sibling | A brother or a sister |
Responsible | Dependable; making wise decisions |
Divorce | The legal end to a marriage |
Disability | A permanent or temporary physical, mental, or emotional condition |
Reserved | Restrained in words and actions; shy; less expressive |
Enrich | To make better by the addition of some desirable quality or ingredients; to improve |
Adapt | To change; to modify; to adjust |
Advance | Before a deadline or an anticipated event; ahead of time |