Superheroes In My Community

Superheroes In My Community

Unit 5 Vocabulary and Learning Check

altruism

the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others

case study

a particular instance of something used or analyzed in order to illustrate a thesis or principle

citizenship

the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen; the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen

conceptualization

the action or process of forming a concept or idea of something

community

a group of people with common interests who live in a particular area

community service

work that is done without pay to help people in a community

embody

to give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)

embody

to give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)

empathy

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

foresight

the ability to predict what will happen or will be needed in the future

gratitude

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness

healthcare

the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, especially through the provision of medical services

helping professions

careers that nurture the growth of or address the problems of a person's physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional, or spiritual well-being; types of professions include nursing, psychotherapy, counseling, social work, education, life coaching, and ministry

hero

a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

needs assessment:

a systematic process for determining and addressing needs or gaps between current conditions and desired conditions; discrepancy between the current condition and wanted condition must be measured to appropriately identify the need

persuasion

the action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something

public health

the health of the population as a whole, especially as monitored, regulated, and promoted by the state

selflessness

having no concern for self

servant leadership:

a philosophy of a leading others by putting the members’ needs over one’s own

stewardship

the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or a property

sustainability

the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level