Question

1. which of the following techniques will help hector to stay focused when his mind begins to wander in class?

a. write notes to fellow students
b. think about becoming a successful professional
c. write down key words and discuss them with the instructor
d. look up definitions of terms in his textbook

1. if hector decides to form/join a study group, what should he look for in the group?

a. students who will give him the information he needs
b. students who are willing to be helpful and supportive
c. students who have the same interests as he has
d. students who have a good sense of humor and are fun to be with

1. if hector were to find a \study buddy\ what would this persons job be?

a. to introduce him to other students
b. to eat lunch with him
c. to help him stay focused on studying
d. to practice finger - waving with him
hakim and jake are senior stylists and assistant managers at the bella luna salon and spa. both have excellent technical skills and are attractive - looking professionals who are intelligent and capable. hakims behavior is hallmarked by a sense of calm, he manages his fellow coworkers with honest and open communications, he is respectful of clients and he never gossips; however, when he has problems at home, he often calls in sick for the day with little notice to the salon. jake, the other senior stylist, is quick to complain about other people, he is sometimes bossy and uncaring about the feelings of others, and he acts as if the salons rules and policies do not pertain to him, yet jake is always at work on time and he rarely ever takes unscheduled time off. adam, the salons owner, has a salon manager opening to fill and hakim and jake are the two candidates he must choose from.

1. in making his decision adam, must choose the person who is best at:

a. fixing haircolor mistakes
b. socializing with other stylists
c. speaking honestly to stylists
d. scheduling appointments

Explanation:

• Question 25: Writing down key words and discussing them with the instructor helps maintain focus. Writing notes (A) might not be effective if mind - wandering. Thinking about becoming a professional (B) is off - topic. Looking up definitions (D) is passive. Writing down and discussing (C) is an active engagement.
• Question 26: In a study group, helpful and supportive students (B) are essential. Students giving information (A) might be one - sided. Same interests (C) or humor (D) are not the primary requirements for a study group.
• Question 27: A study buddy's job is to help stay focused (C). Introducing to others (A), eating lunch (B), or finger - waving (D) are not related to studying.
• Question 28: Hakim communicates well (respectful, honest, open) which is important for a manager. Fixing haircolor (A) is a technical skill. Socializing (B) is not the key for management. Scheduling (D) is not the main aspect compared to communication (speaking honestly - C).

Answer:

1. C. Write down key words and discuss them with the instructor
2. B. Students who are willing to be helpful and supportive
3. C. To help him stay focused on studying
4. C. Speaking honestly to stylists