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Chapter 7 Vocabulary
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acquaintances | People who are known, but are not close friends |
| Rapport | A balanced, harmonious atmosphere between two people |
| Risk-taker | Choosing to share personal information with others that could lead to acceptance and earn respect |
| Passive | Going along with whatever is said or done in a group |
| Agressive | A type of behavior that includes yelling, name-calling, criticizing, pushing, shoving, and possible violence |
| Assertive | When a person uses direct eye contact and genuine expressions and gestures to let other people know what he or she thinks or intends to do |
| Support Network | Relatives who help each other with child care, parenting, and daily problems |
| Significant Adults | Nonparental adults who play some important part in a person's life |
| Multiculturism | A society with people of different cultural backgrounds |
| Diversity | The unique qualities of people from different cultural backgrounds; another term for multiculturalism |