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Health Chapter 7
Term | Definition |
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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 |