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modeling. A method of learning
behavior by which children
imitate the behavior of models
they admire, particularly their
parents. (17)
money market account. A type of
account that pays interest rates
changing with prevailing rates
on short-term investments. (24)
morals. Beliefs about right and
wrong behavior. (3)
Moro reflex. Reflex exhibited
by newborns. When they
are startled by a sudden
movement, they respond by
spreading their arms and legs
apart and then bringing them
together again. (16)
mortgage. A claim against
property that a buyer gives
to a lender as security for
borrowed money. (22)
motor development. The
achievement of control over
movement of different parts
of the body. (16)
MyPlate. Food guidance
system developed by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture
to help people ages 2 and older
make healthful food choices. (6)
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narcotics. Addicting drugs, such
as opium, heroin, morphine,
and codeine, that induce sleep
or stupor and relieve pain. (7)
natural fi bers. Fibers made from
sources found in nature such as
the cotton plant or sheep. (22)
natural resources. Resources
available to everyone, such as
air, water, and soil. (22)
needs. Those items or conditions
that people must have in
order to survive. (3)
negotiation. Process of
conferring with one another
and arriving at a settlement
of a matter. (13)
net income. The money received
after deductions have been
taken from the paycheck. (24)
networking. Developing
relationships and commu-
nicating with professionals in
the industry. (5)
nicotine. A toxic, addictive
substance found in tobacco. (7)
no-fault auto insurance. A type
of insurance that eliminates
the legal process of proving
who is at fault in an auto
accident. (23)
no-fault divorce. A divorce
procedure that eliminates the
need for proving one partner
guilty. (20)
noncontested divorce. A divorce
procedure in which the spouses
agree to the divorce. (20)
nonhuman resources. Resources
that are not physically a part
of any individual, including
money, material possessions,
and community resources and
facilities. (4)