Ch 2 Flashcards
Developing and applying sound life skills helps build a foundation for a successful career in salons and
spas. Which life skill is most important for a cosmetologist?
a. Maintaining a cooperative attitude
b. Delegating work to subordinates
c. Using standard procedures for all tasks
d. Working independently
a. Maintaining a cooperative attitude
_____ is the process of fulfilling one’s full potential over the period of a lifetime.
a. Professional development
b. Self-actualization
c. Career advancement
d. Goal-driven behavior
b. Self-actualization
_____ is based on inner strength and begins with trusting your ability to achieve set goals.
a. Self-esteem
b. Self-actualization
c. Mental competence
d. Mental energy
a. Self-esteem
What is a success strategy that can turn your image of a dream job into a successful salon?
a. Motivation
b. Visualization
c. Productivity
d. Organization
b. Visualization
____ unblocks the creative mind and allows for the exploration of new ideas and solutions.
a. Being highly disciplined
b. Critiquing other people’s work
c. Following salon guidelines
d. Eliminating self-critical thoughts
d. Eliminating self-critical thoughts
What are the three habits mentioned in your text that can keep you from maintaining peak
performance?
a. Rigid scheduling, perfectionism, and networking
b. Overthinking, taking breaks, and lack of a game plan
c. Procrastination, perfectionism, and lack of a game plan
d. Visualization, procrastination, and networking
c. Procrastination, perfectionism, and lack of a game plan
What symptom of faulty organization results from scheduling too many tasks at one time and then
putting them off to complete at a later date?
a. Procrastination
b. Visualization
c. Socialization
d. Perfectionism
a. Procrastination
_____ is the unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly due to the fear of taking risks and making
mistakes.
a. Procrastination
b. Scheduling
c. Arrogance
d. Perfectionism
d. Perfectionism
\_\_\_\_\_ is the conscious act of planning your life with daily, monthly, and yearly goals, instead of just letting things happen. a. Looking for inspiration b. Focusing on productivity c. Having a game plan d. Visualizing your future
c. Having a game plan
Despite what emotions a person feels, \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_ skills will help people move to the next level in their career. a. creativity; productivity b. networking; critical thinking c. motivation; self-management d. visualization; time-management
c. motivation; self-management
What term refers to having a talent such as painting, acting, cutting hair, applying makeup, or doing
artificial nails, as well as possessing unlimited inner resources of ideas and solutions?
a. Creativity
b. Productivity
c. Motivation
d. Visualization
a. Creativity
What are three active problem-solving words that should be utilized when building a positive vocabulary? a. Create, produce, and motivate b. Produce, motivate, and visual c. Explore, analyze, and determine d. Analyze, create, and produce
c. Explore, analyze, and determine
One essential part of any business plan is a _____, which establishes the purpose and values of an
institution, provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles and clarifying goals, and functions as the foundation for the business operation.
a. mission statement
b. personnel vision
c. guideline of standards
d. budget outline
a. mission statement
Which term refers to the identification of long-term and short-term goals?
a. Mission statement
b. Business plan
c. Goal setting
d. Visualization
c. Goal setting
Which action is the best example of a short-term goal?
a. Getting to class on time
b. Going to school to become a licensed cosmetologist
c. Saving enough money to purchase a salon
d. Training to become a hair cutting specialist
a. Getting to class on time