Unit 3 Vocabulary


Demographics

Referring to race, socioeconomic status, home location, etc.

Sexual Consent

Where both people in the relationship agree to a specific sexual behavior at a specific time.

Permissive Parenting

Parents who express a lot of love, but have little/no rules or expectations for their child.

Authoritarian Parenting

Parents who have high expectations, but don't express a lot of love.

Neglectful Parenting

Parents who have no expectations and express little love for their child.

Authoratative Parenting

Parents who have high expectations, but also express a high amount of love. Most ideal parenting style.

Substance Abuse/Dependence

When one uses substances such as drugs in an unhealthy way that includes being dependent on the drug. This affects family relationships negatively.

Perfectionism

When parents have unreachable expectations of perfection for their child and homes, and neglect the emotional needs of their children.

Closed, one-sided communication

The inability of parents and children to communicate openly or effectively that can lead to dysfunction in the home.

Bullying

Scaring or controlling another person by using threats or physical force.

Emotional Abuse

Any behavior meant to make you feel bad about yourself, embarass you, or be manipulative and controlling.

Physical Abuse

Any use of size, phsyical intimidation, or objects to hurt or control someone else.

Sexual Abuse

Any unwanted contact or attention that is sexual in nature.

Pornography

Visual material containing explicit images/descriptions. Pornography is addictive and can damage families/relationships.

Body Language

Communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious facial expressions, posture, and gestures.

Active Listening

Includes nodding, maintaining eye contact, asking questions for clarification, and paraphrasing the speaker's message. These actions will help to avoid miscommunication with others.

Being Assertive

When done appropriately, being assertive can improve your relationship with others and help you get what you want. People who are assertive can resolve conflict and make others feel that their input matters.

Conflict Resolution

Having skills that will help you be able to negotiate during a conflict.