Definitions

Question 0

Ethics

Answer 0

The moral principles by which we live and work.

Question 1

Cosmetology

Answer 1

The art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails and hair includes the study of cosmetics and their application.

Question 2

Game plan

Answer 2

The conscious act of planning your life, instead of just letting things happen.

Question 3

Goal setting

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The identification of long term and short term goals that helps you decide what you want out of life

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Mission statement

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A statement that establishes the value that an individual or institution lives by, as well as future goals.

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Perfectionism

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An unhealthy compulsion to do perfectly.

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Prioritize

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To make a list of tasks that needs to be done in the order of the most to least important

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Procrastination

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Putting off until tomorrow what you can do today

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Ergonomics

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The science of designing the workplace as well as it’s equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient and safe

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Personal hygiene

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Daily maintenanceif cleanliness by practicing good healthy habits

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Physical presentation

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Your posture, as well as the way you walk and move.

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Professional image

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The impression you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the workplace.

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Client consultation

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Also known as needs assessment; the verbal communication with a client that determines what the clients needs and how to achieve the desired results.

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Effective communication

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The act of sharing information between two people (or groups of people) so that the information is successfully understood.

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Reflective listening

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Listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you.

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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AIDS; a disease that breaks down the body’s immune system. Aids is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Acquired immunity

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Immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease, through inoculation ( flu vaccination ), or through exposure to natural allergens

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Allergy

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Reaction due to extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances

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Antiseptics

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Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Question 19

Asymptotic

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Showing no symptoms or signs of infections

Question 20

Bacilli

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Short rod-shaped bacteria. The most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria.

Question 21

Bacteria

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One-called microorganism that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful and some are harmless