# Key Terms — Introduction to OOP — Classes, Objects, Attributes, & Methods

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:32:39-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 3: Introduction to Programming / Unit 8: Advanced Concepts — Error Handling&
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) / Lesson 3: Introduction to OOP — Classes, Objects,
Attributes, & Methods

## Vocabulary focus

OOP, Class, Object, Instance, Attribute, Method, Constructor (__init__), Self Keyword,
Blueprint, Encapsulation

## Build your glossary

For each term or concept, write an explanation in your own words and add an example
from this lesson. Check your explanation against the lesson resources.

  |  Term or concept |  My explanation |  Example |  
   |  ________________ |  ________________ |  ________________ |  
 |  ________________ |  ________________ |  ________________ |