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Health Chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Siblings - | Brothers and sisters |
| Nuclear family - | Two parents and one or more children living in the same place |
| Blended family - | Married couple and their children from previous marriages |
| Extended family - | Family that includes additional relatives beyond parents and children |
| Foster care - | Temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them |
| Affirmation - | Positive feedback that helps others feel appreciated and supported |
| Separation - | Decision by two married people to live apart from each other |
| Divorce - | Legal end to a marriage contract |
| Custody - | Legal right to make decisions affecting children and the responsibility for their care |
| Abuse - | The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another |
| Domestic violence - | Acts of violence involving family members |
| Spousal abuse - | Domestic violence or any other form of abuse directed at a spouse |
| Child abuse - | Domestic abuse directed at a child |
| Neglect - | The failure to provide for a child's basic needs |
| Elder abuse - | The abuse or neglect of older family members |
| Cycle of violence - | Pattern of repeating violence or abusive behaviors from one generation to the next |
| Crisis center - | A facility that offers advice and support to people dealing with personal emergencies |
| Role - | The parts you play in your relationship |
| Stress - | The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands |