Year 10 PSHCE - Key Term Flashcards

A comprehensive vocabulary deck covering 55 key terms and definitions for Year 10 Citizenship and PSHCE.

Aspiration

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

Respect

Paying due regard to the feelings, wishes or rights of others.

Resilience

Bouncing back after setbacks and continuing when something is difficult.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share another person's feelings.

Protected characteristics

Characteristics protected by the Equality Act from unfair treatment.

Sexual harassment

Sexual behaviour such as sexual jokes, rumours, requests for nudes or sexual touching.

Strengths

Positive qualities, including knowledge, skills, talents and positive behaviours.

Natural strength

A strength or ability that comes naturally to a person.

Developed strength

A strength that grows through effort, practice, support and experience.

Growth mindset

The belief that abilities can grow and improve through time and effort.

Adaptability

The ability to change your work, behaviour or ideas to suit different circumstances.

Initiative

The ability to achieve something by taking action yourself.

Self-motivation

Being willing to work towards goals and improve without needing others to push you.

Body image

The thoughts and feelings someone has about their own body.

Positive body image

Having generally positive thoughts and feelings about your body.

Negative body image

Having generally negative thoughts and feelings about your body.

Neutral body image

Having neither strongly positive nor strongly negative feelings about your body.

Media representation

The way people and bodies are shown in adverts, social media, television and other media.

Diversity

Including and representing people with a wide range of different characteristics.

Beauty standards

Ideas in society or the media about what an 'ideal' appearance should look like.

Photo editing

Changing an image before sharing it, for example altering skin, body shape or colour.

Body positivity

Encouraging realistic and positive attitudes towards different bodies and appearances.

Lifestyle

A person's usual way of living and the actions they normally take in everyday life.

Healthy lifestyle

A way of living that supports physical and mental health through balanced everyday choices.

Balanced diet

A diet containing all food groups in suitable proportions.

Moderation

Doing or consuming something in sensible amounts rather than excessively.

Processed food

Food that has been changed during preparation; some can be high in salt, sugar or fat.

Sleep deprivation

Not getting enough good-quality sleep, which can affect health, mood and concentration.

Physical activity

Movement or exercise that helps improve fitness and supports physical health.

Smoking

Using tobacco products; smoking can seriously damage health and many organs.

Vaping

Using an electronic device to inhale vapour; it is safer than smoking but not risk-free.

Alcohol

A substance that can damage health, especially when used excessively or at a young age.

Illegal drugs

Drugs whose use or possession is against the law and which can seriously harm health.

General practitioner (GP)

A doctor who treats common conditions and refers patients for specialist care when needed.

Contraception

Sexual protection used to reduce the chance of pregnancy.

Vaccination

Treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease.

Vaccine

A substance that stimulates antibodies and provides immunity against one or more diseases.

Gillick competence

The ability of someone under 16 to understand and make a decision about medical treatment.

Consent

Giving permission for a medical treatment or procedure after understanding what is involved.

Confidentiality

Keeping health information private unless there is a serious concern about someone's safety.

Self-examination

Checking your own body so you know what is normal and can notice unusual changes.

Early detection

Noticing a health change early so it can be checked and, if necessary, treated sooner.

Body enhancement procedure

A procedure used to change or alter a person's physical appearance.

Aesthetic procedure

A treatment or procedure carried out mainly to change appearance.

Invasive procedure

A procedure that enters the body using instruments or substances.

Non-invasive procedure

A procedure that does not enter the body surgically.

General anaesthesia

Medicine that makes a person completely unconscious during a procedure.

Local anaesthesia

Medicine that numbs a specific area while the person remains awake.

Rhinoplasty

Cosmetic surgery commonly known as a nose job.

Breast augmentation

Cosmetic surgery to increase breast size, often using implants.

Abdominoplasty

Cosmetic surgery commonly known as a tummy tuck.

Rhytidectomy

Cosmetic surgery commonly known as a face lift.

Blepharoplasty

Cosmetic surgery commonly known as an eyelid lift.

Lip augmentation

A procedure used to increase or alter the shape of the lips.

Informed choice

A decision made after considering the facts, risks, costs and possible consequences.