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SecondSemProfExam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| altruism | belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others |
| citizenship | state of being vested with rights, privileges, and duties |
| empathy | ability to understand and share the feelings of another |
| healthcare | maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health through medical services |
| helping professions | careers that nurture the growth of problems a person has |
| needs assessment | process for determining and addressing needs or “gaps” for people in need |
| oath | solemn promise regarding one’s future action or behavior |
| patient centered care | care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient needs |
| public health | health of the population as a whole, monitored and regulated by the state |
| selflessness | concern more with the needs and wishes of others than with yourself |
| servant leadership | philosophy of leading others by putting the members’ needs over your own |
| simulated work environment | learning environment in which a trainee is able to practice using and operating relevant industrial equipment under realistic workplace conditions |
| stewardship | the job of supervising or taking care of something, like an organization or a property |
| cash flow | total amount of money transferred into and out of a business or household |
| cost benefit analysis | process by which business decisions are analyzed, the benefits are summed, and then the costs associated with that action are subtracted |
| cost comparison | process of comparing the price of different products or services |
| creditworthy | financially sound enough to justify the extension of credit |
| depreciation | reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time |
| financial advisor | a person employed to provide financial services or guidance to clients |
| gross income | individual’s total pay before taxes and other deductions are taken out the paycheck |
| income tax | tax levied by a government directly on income, especially an annual tax on personal income |
| inflation | a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money |
| Medicare | federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and some younger people with disabilities. |
| net income | an individual’s income after taking taxes and deductions into account |
| property tax | tax levied by the governing authority of the jurisdiction in which the property is located |
| sales tax | tax on sales or on the receipts from sales |
| social security | federal insurance program that provides benefits to retired people and those who are unemployed or disabled |
| extrinsic motivation | refers to behavior driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, praise |
| IGP | document that shows a student’s course and diploma pathway from 8th grade to graduation. |
| intrinsic motivation | refers to the actions we take because of enjoyment and other internal factors |
| AP classes | the placement of a student in a high school course that offers college credit for earning a passing score on the exam. |
| associate degree | undergraduate degree awarded by college upon completion of study that usually lasts about two years. |
| bachelors degree | undergraduate degree awarded by colleges upon completion of study that usually lasts about three to seven years. |
| certificate program | program designed to give students mastery over a narrow subject area or topic |
| CLEP | program that offers students the opportunity to earn credit for introductory level college courses by achieving satisfactory score on subject specific tests |
| College prep courses | means by which college-bound high school students may better meet the scholastic requirements for entry into colleges and universities |
| credential | something that gives a title to credit or confidence; qualification |
| doctoral program | highest level of academic degree |
| dual enrollment classes | programs that allow students to be enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions; refers to high school students taking college courses |
| elective courses | classes you get to choose are pick that are not mandatory |
| FAFSA | form filled out annually by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid |
| grants | money for college you do not have to pay back |
| IBC | credential, usually issued by an industry or industry group, that verifies an individual has met the established skill standards that are required to enter the workforce in a certain field. |
| loans | money lent with interest that you have to pay back |
| college major | courses required by a college in order to receive a degree |
| masters degree | usually a second academic degree, at a higher level, in a specific area of study |
| college minor | a college or university students declared secondary academic discipline during undergraduate studies. |
| prerequisite | something that is necessary to an end or to the carrying out of a function-a class you have to take before you can take a certain other class |
| scholarship | a grant-in-aid to a student; money you do not have to pay back |
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