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Cocepts for Mrs. Rew
Content Vocabulary pg. 25
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |