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part-time workers. People
who work less than a full
workweek. (18)
passive listening. Taking
in another’s words, but
offering no sign of hearing or
understanding the message. (9)
pawnbroker. A person who will
give collateral for an item if
money is needed quickly. If
the loan is not repaid within
the stated time, with the
accompanying high interest,
the pawnbroker can sell the
item given as collateral. (25)
peer group. Group consisting of
people who are similar in age
or status. (2)
peer pressure. The influence of
members of the peer group. (2)
personality. The group of
behavioral and emotional
traits that distinguishes
an individual; the sum of
all inherited and acquired
characteristics. (1)
personal plan of study. A plan
that lists specific courses to
take in high school to help you
prepare for your career. (5)
phobias. Exaggerated fears of
everyday objects or events. (3)
physical abuse. Any
nonaccidental infliction of
pain or injury, such as hitting,
shoving, or slapping. (10)
physical dependence. Condition
that occurs when the body
chemistry of a drug user is
altered by repeated use of a
drug, causing the user ’s body
to develop an actual physical
need for the drug. (7)
physical development. The
controlled development of
physical abilities including
motor development, which
controls and balances the
movement of body parts. (16)
physical neglect. The failure
to provide suffi cient food,
clothing, shelter, medical care,
education, guidance, and
supervision for a child. (19)
pincer grip. Grasp using just the
thumb and index fi nger. (16)
pituitary gland. Small organ
attached to the brain that
produces secretions affecting
basic body functions. The
gland triggers the growth
and changes that occur at
puberty. (1)
policy. A legal contract issued by
an insurance company. (23)
positive reinforcement.
Rewarding appropriate
behavior with a positive
message so children are likely
to repeat the behavior. (17)
portfolio. A way to present
items that show a person’s
education and work
experience. An electronic
portfolio is called an
e-portfolio. (5)