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Salon Success
Chapters 1&2
Term | Definition |
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personality | an individuals distinctive pattern of thinking, feeling & acting. |
preferences | those behaviors that a person automatically & instinctively chooses over other behaviors; for example, a preference to be introverted rather than extraverted |
sensing | a personality preference that is best suited for situations that require focusing attention to the world of people and things |
thinking | a personality preference that is best suited for situations that require making an important decision by weighing evidence objectively and determining the most logical choice |
structured | a personality preference that is best suited for situations that require predictability, order, stander routines & adherence to time frames |
introverted | a personality preference that is best suited for situations that require redirecting attention internally to the world of thoughts and ideas |
extroverted | personality preference that is best suited for situations that require directing attention externally to the world of people and things |
flexible | personality preference that is best suited for assessing options and changing course to achieve better results |
stress response | people's per-programmed, biological responses to dangerous physical, psychological or emotional situations, also known as "fight or flight" |
in the grip | a state induced by an unmanageable level of stress in which an individuals behavior reflects the negative expressions of his or her personality |
flexing | using a flex strategy |
flex strategy | a plan or approach that reflects an adjustment of behavior in order to have more productive successful interactions with people whose personality preferences are different from their own |
respect | deeply held, positive feelings experienced when an individual recognizes traits of character, goodness or competence in oneself or others |
mutual respect | deeply held, positive feeling that two people have for one another |
self-esteem | pride in oneself; form of respect that enables an individual to develop healthy relationships with others |
integrity | quality or condition of being complete unimpaired and sound |
trust | ability to create relationships built upon mutual respect and openness |
commitment | a pledge to a course of action |
resilience | capacity to turn setbacks into comebacks |
persistence | staying the course; not giving up; having willingness to strive |
flexibility | ability to adapt or respond to change |