Chapter 2 - Life Skills

Question 1

Which of these terms refers to the moral principles by which we live and work?
A. Equality
B. Emotions
C. Ethics 
D. Justice

Answer 1

C. Ethics

Question 2

All of the following are reasons why cosmetologists should study and have a thorough understanding of life skills except:
A. Having good life skills eliminates the needs for self esteem
B. Well-developed life skills help you deal with difficult clients and coworkers.
C. Practicing life skills leads to a more satisfying and productive career
D. Life skills help you keep interactions with clients positive

Answer 2

A. Having good life skills eliminates the needs for self esteem

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the guidelines for success?
A. Always strive to meet your salon managers definition of success
B. Show respect only for those people who can help you in your career
C. Never practice new behaviors
D. Keep your personal life separate from your work

Answer 3

D. Keep your personal life separate from your work

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the recommended strategies for effectively managing you time?
A. Make time management a habit.
B. Do not schedule free time into your day because free time is a waste of time.
C. Always work as hard as possible, even if it means neglecting physical activity.
D. Plan your commitments around your leisure time.

Answer 4

A. Make time management a habit

Question 5

Effective communicators usually have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ caring personalities. 
A. Clinical
B. Warm
C. Chilly
D. Calculating

Answer 5

B. Warm

Question 6

In order to be diplomatic, you should be assertive rather than:
A. Aggressive 
B. Intelligent
C. Sensitive
D. Considerate

Answer 6

A. Aggressive

Question 7

It is recommended that you study during blocks of time that would otherwise be wasted, such as while:
A. Getting sufficient rest
B. Practicing new skills
C. Listening to your instructor
D. Waiting in a doctors office

Answer 7

D. Waiting in a doctors office

Question 8

When we pay attention to our natural \_\_\_\_\_\_\_, we can learn how to manage our time efficiently. 
A. Insecurities
B. Cravings
C. Rhythms
D. Feelings of guilt

Answer 8

C. Rhythms

Question 9

Unfortunately, even if you are creative enough, talented enough, and motivated enough, you will still run into \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ as a cosmetologist. 
A. Difficulties
B. Opportunities
C. Friendly people
D. Feelings of guilt

Answer 9

A. Difficulties

Question 10

An unhealthy compulsion to do things perfectly is called:
A. Punctuality
B. Procrastination
C. Professionalism
D. Perfectionism

Answer 10

D. Perfectionism

Question 11

The conscious act of planning your life instead of just letting things happen is described as having:
A. Ambition
B. A game plan
C. Goals
D. Dreams

Answer 11

B. A game plan

Question 12

The thing that propels you to do something is:
A. Ambition
B. Self-esteem
C. Motivation
D. Professionalism

Answer 12

C. Motivation

Question 13

Putting off tomorrow what you can do today is:
A. Time management
B. Procrastination 
C. Goal setting
D. Scheduling

Answer 13

B. Procrastination

Question 14

Self-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ involves knowing what you want to achieve and keeping yourself on track so that you do eventually achieve your goal. 
A. Esteem
B. Centeredness
C. Involvement
D. Management

Answer 14

D. Management

Question 15

Short term goals are those goals that can generally be completed within one \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or less. 
A. Day
B. Year
C. Month
D. Week

Answer 15

D. Week

Question 16

A success strategy where you imagine yourself working in your dream salon is:
A. Arrogance
B. Visualization
C. Self-esteem
D. Procrastination

Answer 16

B. Visualization

Question 17

A symptom of taking on too much, in turn, is a symptom of faulty organization, is:
A. Perfectionism
B. Prioritizing
C. Procrastination 
D. Development

Answer 17

C. Procrastination

Question 18

An unhealthy compulsion to always do things perfectly is:
A. Personal
B. Arrogance
C. Symptoms
D. Perfectionism

Answer 18

D. Perfectionism

Question 19

The inner desire that propels you to do something is:
A. Procrastination
B. Motivation
C. Development
D. Manners

Answer 19

B. Motivation

Question 20

A talent and unlimited inner resource of ideas and solutions is:
A. Management
B. Process
C. Creativity
D. Personality

Answer 20

C. Creativity

Question 21

An essential part of a business plan is a(n):
A. Lease agreement
B. Employee contract
C. Mission statement
D. Income tax return

Answer 21

C. Mission statement

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal?
A. Getting to class on time
B. Completing homework assignments
C. Graduating from cosmetology
D. Mastering techniques

Answer 22

C. Graduating from cosmetology

Question 23

Which of the following professional behaviors demonstrates ethical behavior?
A. Be courteous
B. Be honest
C. Provide competent services
D. All of the above

Answer 23

D. All of the above

Question 24

A combination of understanding, empathy and acceptance is called:
A. Arrogance
B. Sensitivity
C. Straightforwardness 
D. Diplomacy

Answer 24

B. Sensitivity

Question 25

Professionals who have an easy time talking about themselves and listening to others have developed effective:
A. Sensitivity skills
B. Diplomacy skills
C. Time management skills
D. Communication skills

Answer 25

D. Communication skills