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Task groups - Term task group is used to signify any group in which the major purpose is neither intrinsically nor immediately linked to the needs of the members of the group. In task groups, the overriding purpose is to accomplish a mandate and complete the work for which the group was convened.

Therapy groups - Therapy groups consist of individuals who do not share a household together or have any kind of relationship with one another outside the group setting. They are people seeking individual assistance.

Third world - The Third World includes those countries of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. The First World refers to Western capitalist countries of America and Western Europe. The Second World refers to the old Soviet Union countries.

Transition houses - Transition houses are homes set up to be responsive to the needs of abused women and their children. Because of their success, the number of transition houses or shelters is growing.

Treatment groups - Treatment groups gather for the purpose of meeting the therapeutic objectives of the group members. Individuals work as a group to address problems that they experience personally. The three types of treatment group are family or household groups, therapy groups and self-help or peer groups

Two-tier health system - A two-tiered health system refers to one where those who can pay the extra fee or who work for employers who have extended health benefits are more privileged than others.

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