Key Definitions
What is social health?
The ability to initiate, enjoy, and maintain healthy relationships with others.
What is monogamy?
Marriage between one man and one woman.
What are siblings?
Children who share the same parents.
What is a platonic relationship?
A friendship without romance.
What is body language?
Nonverbal communication through posture, gestures, and expressions.
What is the sanctity of life?
The belief that human life is sacred and begins at conception and lasts until natural death.
What is polygamy?
Marriage involving multiple spouses.
What is birth order?
The sequence of children in a family from oldest to youngest.
What is flirting?
Behaving in a way that shows romantic interest.
Name one way to greet someone respectfully.
Make eye contact, smile, shake hands, say your name.
What is culture?
The generally accepted way of life of a group of people.
What is polygyny?
One man married to several women.
How are oldest children often described?
Responsible, perfectionist, adult-like, bossy but reliable.
What is a mentor?
A trusted guide or advisor who gives wisdom and guidance.
Why should people be careful with hugging or kissing as greetings?
Not everyone is comfortable with physical contact.
What is socialization?
The process of bringing someone from immaturity to literacy, politeness, responsibility, and citizenship.
What is polyandry?
One woman married to several men.
How are middle children often described?
More easygoing, realistic, often have more friends.
Give one reason friendships are important.
Support, encouragement, accountability, companionship, help with loneliness.
What does communication need to be first?
Clear
What is self-worth?
A person’s understanding of their own value.
What two qualities are most important for family stability?
Respect and commitment.
How are youngest children often described?
Charming but sometimes irresponsible or manipulative.
What habit damages self-worth according to the text?
Comparing yourself to others.
What should boundaries distinguish?
What is your responsibility and what is not your responsibility.