Unit 7 - Resolving Conflict, Preventing Violence (Teen Health 2) Flashcards
Conflict
A disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests, or needs
Prejudice
A negative and unjustly formed opinion
Negotiation
The process of talking directly to the other person to resolve a conflict
Compromise
When both sides in a conflict agree to give up something to reach a solution that will satisfy everyone
Collaborate
Work together
Mediation
Resolving conflicts by using another person or people to help reach a solution that is acceptable to both sides
Neutrality
Promise to not take sides
Assault
An attack on another person in order to hurt him/her
Rape
Forced sexual intercourse
Homicide/Murder
A violent crime that results in the death of another person
Gang
A group of people who come together to take part in illegal activities
Bullying
A type of violence in which one person uses threats, taunts, or violence to intimidate another again and again
Dating Violence
When a person uses violence in a dating relationship to control his or her partner
Youth Court
A special school program where teens decide punishments for other teens for bullying and other problem behaviors
Abuse
The physical, emotional, or mental mistreatment of another person/animal
