Personal Power and Relationships

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to personal power, relationships, self-image, and sexuality as discussed in the lecture.

Personal Power

The ability to influence and control one's own life and decisions.

Initiate

To start or begin something.

Destructive

Causing great and irreparable damage.

Constructive

Intended to help someone or improve understanding.

Self Image

The mental picture you have of yourself.

Positive Self Talk

Encouraging internal dialogue that can help you achieve goals and build confidence.

Human Sexuality

People’s sexual interest in and attraction to others, experienced through thoughts, desires, attitudes, values, behaviors, and relationships.

Homosexual

Someone who is sexually attracted to people of the same gender.

Bisexual

Someone who is sexually attracted to people of both genders.

Heterosexual

Someone who is sexually attracted to people of the opposite gender.

Peer Pressure

Influence from friends and peers to behave in certain ways, including sexual behavior.

Social Norms

Shared standards or rules regarding what is acceptable behavior within a group or society.