Chapter 7
To become more serious
Escalate
The time when you start developing physical characteristics of adults of your gender
Puberty
The ability to understand and show concern for another person’s feelings
Empathy
A group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways
Clique
A medical doctor who treats mental health problems
Psychiatrist
Name-calling
Labeling
Chemical substances, produced in glands, that help to regulate many body functions
Hormones
Your body’s response to change
Stress
Feelings of love for another person
Affection
An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving
Therapy
A disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, ideas, or goals
Conflict
People in the same age group
Peers
The process of working toward something you want to accomplish
Goal Setting
The use of visual cues to communicate a message
Body Language
A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body
Disorder
Someone who picks on individual who are smaller or weaker
Bully
A state of well-being, or total health
Wellness
Solving a disagreement in a way that satisfies both sides
Conflict Resolution
Aware of how you may be feeling at any given moment
Sympathetic
Intense exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
Phobia
An opinion or fear formed without having facts or firsthand knowledge
Prejudice
A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being
Health
Informing others about health practices and encouraging healthful behaviors
Advocacy
A situation in which your words say one thing but your body language says another
Mixed Message
A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy
Psychologist