Esthetics & Personal Development Flashcards
________ involves changing your habits and making decisions about how to attain and maintain a steady sense of well being.
Personal development
How many hours of sleep does the average person require each night?
6-8
Sleep deprivation wreaks havoc on the body’s production of?
Serotonin
The body’s vitality is depleted by?
Over exertion and lack of sleep
Cardio respiratory activities, strength training, and flexibility are all part of?
Exercise routine
Stress can be managed effectively by?
Maintaining moderation and balance
Anger can cause the heart to?
Increase
_____is the process of converting raw materials in the form of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy.
Nutritiom
The energy contained in food is measured in?
Calories
What does RDA refer to?
Recommended Dietary Allowances
What should account for the greatest percentage of your daily nutrient intake?
Carbohydrates
Other essential nutrients the body needs are?
Water vitamins and minerals
The body is _____ water.
2/3
Carbohydrates increase what level in the body?
Energy
_____ are the body’s building blocks.
Proteins
______ are a source of concentrated energy the provides the body with necessary fatty acids.
Fats
The applied science that deals with healthful living is?
Hygiene
Promoting and preserving the health of the community is referred to as?
Public hygiene
Bathing regularly with soap and using deodorant are examples of ?
Personal hygiene
Halitosis refers to?
Bad breath
To maintain healthy teeth and guns and to prevent bad breath it is necessary to practice?
Oral hygoene
The nails of an esthetician should be manicured and?
Shorr
Usually the best choice of clothing for an esthetician is?
Simplistix
Good posture helps internal organs function properly and reduces?
Fatigue
The science that studies relationships between people and their work environment is ?
Ergonomics
Varicose veins refers to?
Swollen veins
A condition that numbs and weakens the hands and can evantually affect the ability to work is called?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
When sitting in a chair it is important to?
Keep your back straight
The act of exchanging messages without speaking is?
Nonverbal communication
The level and time of voice, inflection, and rate of speech all play an important role in ?
Verbal communication
Intended messages may be unclear with the use of ?
Poor grammar
Handling clients with ____ is very important in building professional relationships.
Tact
Active listening involves?
The whole body
The act of repeating out loud what was heard, processed, and reported is referred to as ?
Reflective listening
A suggested topic of conversation with a client is?
Lifestyle and beauty needs
An esthetician should handle a complaint…
Calmly and judiciously
The outward reflection of inner feelings, thoughts, attitudes, and values defines…
Personality
Friendliness, a positive stride and vitality are all part of…
Nonverbal communication
An attitude is a feeling or emotion and can be…
Changed
Learned behaviors that are reinforced through events in the environments are…
Habits
How many days does it take to change a habit?
21
_______ determine what is right and wrong conduct concerning relationships with others.
Ethics
The study and philosophy of human conduct that deals with proper conduct in relationships with your employer, co workers and clients?
Professional ethics
