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Contemporary Living
global community. Community
that results from decisions
made by local and national
communities, which impact
the world. (1)
globalization. The
interconnectedness of
people around the world. (2)
goal. Something a person wants
to achieve or have. (1)
gonorrhea. A highly contagious
sexually transmitted infection
caused by bacteria. (8)
gross income. The total income
earned before deductions are
made. (24)
gross-motor development.
Improving ability to use the
large muscles of the body,
such as those of the trunk,
neck, legs, and arms. (16)
group dating. Form of dating in
which there is more emphasis
on groups of people than on
couples. (11)
growth pattern. Unique way
a person grows; includes
chronological, physical,
intellectual, emotional, social,
and philosophical areas of
growth. (1)
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habituation. Psychological
dependence. (7)
halfway houses. Centers where
runaways can receive care as
well as counseling. (19)
hallucinogens. Mind-altering
drugs that cause
hallucinations with
frightening mental
experiences. (7)
hazing. A social group’s
intentional infliction of
physical or emotional
abuse on prospective group
members as the “price” for
acceptance by the group. (10)
health maintenance organization
(HMO). A method of
receiving and paying for
health care where you pay
a set fee on a regular basis.
When you need health
care, you go to a physician
associated with the HMO. (23)
hemoglobin. A component of
blood that carries oxygen to
all the cells of the body. (6)
heredity. The sum of the traits
that are passed from ancestors
to descendants. (1)
herpes. Viral infections that
occur in different forms,
one of which is a sexually
transmitted infection and may
be called genital herpes. (8)
HIV (human immunodeficiency
virus). Virus that attacks the
immune system of the body,
causing AIDS. (8)
homeowner’s insurance.
Insurance that covers damage
to, or loss of, your home as
well as the personal property
inside your home. (23)