exposure How often you come into contact with something. People in Florida are often exposed to hurricanes because they are on the Gulf Coast.

Stigma (n.) When someone is associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person and they are singled out. * The mean girls at school laugh at Kendra as though she carries a stigma by wearing used clothes.

consequence A result of positive or negative behavior. Billy was being rude, so he was put in time out as a consequence.

technique Is the way you perform a task. My dad has a certain technique when he is riding his motorcycle.

perspective The way in which people view or feel about things. The men have a different perspective of the illusion.

activate To cause it to start working Example: We need to activate the computer, so I can begin my work.

trigger To cause something, such as a feeling to begin. Ex: The domino fell and triggered the rest to fall.

turbulence An interruption in the flow of air causing a plane to fly in a rough way. Ex: Sometimes when you’re on an airplane, the weather may be rough and it causes turbulence.

immaturity Not fully developed or grown. Ex: Ryan and Jack were having pencil fights, showing their immaturity.

ambush Hiding and attacking Tony the Tiger ambushed the child eating Frosted Flakes. THEY’RE GREAT!!!

aggression Angry violent behavior or action. Ex: She was aggressively pulling the girls hair.

confidence A person who believes in him/herself. Ex: Anthony was feeling confident during the Gates test, because he knows the material.

distract Pulling attention away from something or someone. Ex: The girl was eating her burger, which distracted her from watching the road.