![]() Au pair Someone from another country who comes to live with a family and help take care of their children. 563 564 Appendix fi ■ Glossary Attitude The way you think, feel, or behave, particularly when you are with other people. For example, finances are assets in the form of money. You express your feelings and thoughts with confidence, in a strong, honest, and direct way. Assertive Being assertive means that you stand up for yourself. Arranged marriage The process of parents selecting a mate for a child. For example, when you use technology you do not always know who is at the other side of the conversation because that person can remain anonymous. For example green, blue-green, and blue are analogous. Amino acids The basic building blocks of proteins Analogous colors The colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) A federal law that protects the rights of workers with disabilities. You express your feelings and thoughts in a hostile, or angry, way. Aggressive Being aggressive means that you force your opinions on others. Adulthood The three-quarters of a human lifespan that occur after reaching maturity. Adoption The process of matching up people who want to be parents with children who need parents. Adolescence A stage in the human life cycle that occurs between the ages of 11 and 21 (between childhood and becom- ing an adult). Addiction A compulsion or uncontrollable need for something. ![]() Active listening An important part of effective communication: When you are an active listener, you pay attention to the speaker, and make sure you hear and understand the message. ACT A standardized test used to judge your preparedness for college. Acne A common skin disorder caused by clogged pores. Account register A book you use to record bank account transactions. In employment, an accommodation enables a disabled employee to perform his or her job responsibilities in a safe and accessible work environment. Accommodation An adjustment that makes it possible for someone to meet a responsibility. Accessory A nonessential item that you wear or carry, such as a belt, handbag, or scarf. tax code as “Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Testing for Public Safety, to Foster National or International Amateur Sports Competition, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals Organizations.” If you donate time or money to a 501(c)3 organization, you may be able to deduct your donation on your taxes, decreasing the amount of income tax that you have to pay. The money is taken out before taxes are withheld. The employee contributes a percentage of his or her earnings to the 401(k)/403(b) account each pay period. Cheever)Ĥ01(k) plan A savings plan offered by an employer to an employee.
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