Site MapHelpFeedbackGlossary
Glossary
(See related pages)


acquaintance rape  forcible sexual intercourse between people who know each other.
acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)  a condition transmitted through sexual contact and the sharing of intravenous needles that leads to the mixing of blood or semen, in which the immune system becomes progressively ineffective.
course overload  having too many courses or courses too difficult to complete well during one semester.
jealousy  fear of losing one's property, such as a lover, friend, status, or power.
ludic love (ludus)  a playful, flirtatious type of love involving no long commitment.
manic love (mania)  a combination of passionate love (eros) and flirtatious playing love characterized by jealousy and irrational joy that usually does not result in a long commitment.
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)  diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and genital warts that are transmitted through sexual activity.
shyness  to be afraid of people and being worried of what strangers and powerful others think of oneself.
storgic love (storge)  a calm, companionate type of love conceiving of a long commitment.







Comprehensive Stress ManagemenOnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 17 > Glossary