660 Glossary
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options. Additional features on a vehicle that may
be added for appearance, safety, performance,
or convenience. (24-2)
overdraft. A check written when there is not enough
money in a checking account to cover it. (17-1)
overweight. A term used to describe an adult who
has a body mass index of 25 up to 30. (13-4)
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pack date. A date stamped on food products such
as canned goods that tells when the food was
processed. (14-2)
parallel play. A stage of play in which a child will
play beside other children rather than with
them. (10-2)
parenting. The name given to the process of raising
a child. (9-1)
parliamentary procedure. Guidelines followed
by many organizations to help them conduct
meetings in an orderly fashion. (3-2)
passive listening. Hearing the speaker’s words,
but not the meaning of the words. (2-2)
pasta. Grain products such as spaghetti, macaroni,
and noodles. (14-3)
pasteurization. A heating process that destroys
harmful bacteria in dairy products. (14-3)
pattern guide sheet. A set of instructions included
with every pattern that has step-by-step
directions for the sewing project. (21-1)
pattern view. A drawing on the front of a pattern
envelope showing a garment design that can
be made from the pattern included in the
envelope. (20-1)
pediatrician. A doctor who specializes in the care
and development of children. (10-2)
peer mediators. Students who are trained in the
confl ict resolution process and are called upon
to act as mediators when confl icts arise among
their peers. (2-4)
peer pressure. The infl uence a person’s peers
have on him or her. (8-4)
peers. Other people in a person’s age group. (1-1)
perseverance. Quality of sticking to an action or
belief even when diffi cult. (1-1)
personality. The total behavioral qualities and
traits that make up an individual. (1-1)
personal space. The area surrounding an individual.
(2-2)
pesticide. A strong chemical used for pest control.
(23-3)
physical abuse. The physical injury of one person
by another through such behaviors as hitting,
kicking, biting, or throwing objects. (7-3)
physical disability. A disability that limits a
person’s body or its functions. (10-2)
physical fi tness. The condition of the body. (12-1)
physical growth. Changes in body stature
infl uenced by heredity and health habits. (10-1)
physical neglect. Failure to provide proper food,
clothing, shelter, medical care, and parental
supervision to meet family needs. (7-3)
physical wellness. A state of health in which the
body is able to fi ght illness and infection and
repair damage. (12-1)
place setting. The tableware that one person would
need, such as a dinner plate, salad plate, cup,
and saucer. (16-2)
policy. An insurance contract. (17-4)
policyholder. A person who has an insurance
policy. (17-4)
pollution. Harmful changes in the environment
that make resources unclean or unsafe to use.
(5-2)
portable appliance. A cooking aid that can be
easily moved from one place to another. (15-1)
portfolio. An organized collection of your best
and most creative work. (1-3) A group of
securities purchased by a mutual fund for an
investor. (17-2)
positive reinforcement. Rewarding positive
behavior as a way to encourage children to
repeat the behavior. (11-2)
potential. The capacity to develop, succeed, and
make further advances in life. (1-1)
poultry. Any domesticated bird used for meat
and/or eggs. (14-3)
preferred provider organization (PPO). A group
of doctors and medical facilities that contract
to provide services at reduced rates. (17-4)