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recall. A public call for the return
of a product that may be
defective. (22)
recycled. Used again to produce
new products. (22)
references. Contacts other than
family and friends who can
vouch for your qualifications
and character. (5)
regression. A defense mechanism
in which a person reverts
back to a less mature stage of
development. (3)
resources. The various ways and
means that a person has for
reaching goals. (4)
résumé. A written record of a
person’s educational and
work experience. (5)
retirement accounts. Long-range
savings accounts designed
to provide income after
retirement. (24)
revolving credit. A type of credit
in which the buyer is allowed
to make purchases up to a
specified amount, paying
a percentage of the balance
each month plus carrying
charges to keep the account
revolving. (25)
role. A socially expected behavior
pattern. (2)
rooting reflex. Reflex exhibited
by newborns. When they
are touched on one of their
cheeks, they turn their heads
in that direction and open
their mouths. (16)
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sandwich generation.
Middle-aged couples often
“sandwiched” between
caring for their children and
caring for their parents. (21)
savings account. An account that
permits the saver to make
deposits and withdrawals
in varying amounts at any
time. (24)
security deposit. A sum of money,
usually one month’s rent, that
a person pays a landlord before
moving into a rental unit. (22)
sedentary. Sitting much of the
time; inactive. (6)
self-actualization. The realization
of a person’s full potential. (3)
self-concept. The way a person
sees himself or herself. (3)
self-esteem. How a person feels
about himself or herself. (3)
separate property. Property
owned by one spouse prior
to marriage or acquired
during marriage by gift or
inheritance and retained as
separate property. (20)
separation anxiety. Emotion
shown by babies when adults
they love leave them for a
short time. (16)
sexual abuse. Inviting,
pressuring, or forcing a
child to engage in sexual
activities. (19)