Chapter 6-Those we Care For
A group of people identified by shared physical traits, such as skin color, facial features, or ancestry.
What is Race?
Changes in intellectual, emotional, and social abilities over time
What is Development?
The involuntary release of semen during sleep, commonly known as a "wet dream'.
What is Nocturnal Emissions?
The biological distinction between male & female or the physical act of sexual intercourse
What is Sex?
A person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
What is transgender?
A sudden illness that typically resolves quickly, either with or without medical treatment.
What is cute illness?
Activities or milestones that are expected at certain stages of development
What is Tasks?
The time in a women's life when menstruation stops permanently, signaling the end of reproductive ability.
What is Menopause?
A person who is attracted to individuals of the opposite sex.
What is Heterosexual?
Sexual intercourse
What is Coitus?
An illness that is expected to result in death and has no cure.
What is Terminal Illness?
A newborn baby, typically up to 4 weeks old
What is Neonate?
Something essential for survival and well-being, such as water, food, or emotional support.
What is Need?
term often used to describe a man who is attracted to other men, though it may also apply to women
What is Gay?
Self-stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure.
What is Masturbation?
A long-term condition that may not have a cure but can be managed with treatment.
What is Chronic Illness?
The stage of development when a person becomes capable of reproduction, marked by physical & hormonal changes
What is Puberty?
A person's feelings, attitudes, and behaviors related to sexual identity & relationships.
What is Sexuality?
A woman who is attracted to other women.
What is Lesbian?
A group of people identified by shared physical traits, such as skin color, facial features, or ancestry
What is Race?
Physical changes that can occur in the body, such as an increase in height or weight
What is Growth?
The first menarche period in a female, marking the start of reproductive capability.
What is Menarche?
A close, personal relationship that may include emotional or physical closeness
What is Intimacy?
A person who is attracted to both men & women
What is Bisexual?
The shared values, beliefs, customs and practices of a group of people.
What is Culture?