Social Skills Terms

1. When we feel we are open to or fear possible physical or emotional harm. When people are emotionally wounded they may feel vulnerable and filled with anxiety.

• Vulnerable
• Social attachment
• Impulse
• Self-acceptance

2. The basic human social need we have to emotionally connect to other people. This kind of attachment also provides a sense of “belonging” that comes from being with people you like and trust.

• Coping
• Social-attachment
• Stress
• Self-management

3. Following instincts within our brain that we were born with.

• Non-verbal
• Self-punishing behavior
• Self-esteem
• Impulse

4. Often emotional upsets or stress also affect the way we feel about ourselves. By accepting ourselves we are able to also accept others.

• Sympathy
• Empathy
• Self-acceptance
• Learned behavior

5. To face and deal with responsibilities, problems or difficulties, especially successfully or in a calm or adequate manner.

• Coping
• Positivity
• Selflessness
• Selfishness

6. Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

• Social Identity
• Stress
• Emotional health
• Emotions

7. Self control of or by oneself; the taking of responsibility for one’s own behavior and well-being.

• Verbal
• Vulnerable
• Self-management
• Social attachment

8. How people act, the expressions on their faces, or even how others interact with you.

• Impulse
• Self-acceptance
• Coping
• Non-verbal

9. When people do things to harm, degrade, or sabotage themselves.

• Self-punishing behavior
• Self-esteem
• Sympathy
• Empathy

10. A realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self-respect.

• Learned behavior
• Self-esteem
• Positivity
• Selflessness