Glossary of key terms

Adapted

Having become used to something in one's environment.

Introduced in Orientation — Orientation & Group Agreements, Session 1 — Beliefs

Adulthood

A time in life when one is able to be responsible for one’s own actions.

Introduced in Session 15 — Closing & Commitments

Arrested Development

The stoppage of physical, psychological, emotional and/or spiritual development.

Introduced in Session 1 — Beliefs

Attitude

A state of mind or disposition; a manner of carrying oneself.

Introduced in Session 7 — Attitudes

Character

Distinctive attributes, features or personality traits.

Introduced in Session 2 — Identity & Character

Codependence

A relationship in which a person is psychologically dependent on someone with self-destructive behaviors.

Introduced in Session 9 — Relationships & Codependence

CONSEQUENCES

The result of an action or condition.

Introduced in Session 4 — Choices, Violence & Consequences

Criminality

A criminal belief system or pattern of criminal behavior.

Introduced in Session 5 — Criminality & Impact

Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired result.

Introduced in Session 14 — Self-Efficacy and Personal Commitments

Empathy

To identify and understand another person’s feelings and/or situation.

Introduced in Session 8 — Emotions & Empathy

Habituate

To form a pattern of behavior through repetition or repeated exposure; to form an addiction.

Introduced in Session 6 — Habits

Integrity

Having honesty or morality; being complete or whole.

Introduced in Session 10 — Honesty & Integrity

M.A.L.E.

Mal-Adapted Lawless Entity — the program's name for the arrested state a man examines and leaves behind.

Introduced in Orientation — Orientation & Group Agreements, Session 1 — Beliefs

M.A.N.

Maturity Adapted Naturally — the program's name for earned, practiced manhood.

Introduced in Orientation — Orientation & Group Agreements, Session 1 — Beliefs

Mal-

Bad or badly.

Introduced in Orientation — Orientation & Group Agreements, Session 1 — Beliefs

Masculinity

Qualities attributed to men.

Introduced in Session 12 — Masculinity

Moral / Immoral

Knowing the difference between right and wrong / not caring about right and wrong.

Introduced in Session 3 — Moral Values

Resentment

Strong feelings of anger or bitterness about someone.

Introduced in Session 11 — Resentment & Accountability

Respectability

Having earned respect, high esteem or regard.

Introduced in Session 13 — Respect & Enduring Legacy

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