Question 1

Shift work can require some employees to work when the majority of people are resting.

Accepted Answer

Shift work often involves working outside of traditional 9-5 office hours, which means working during times when the majority of people are not working such as evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Question 2

M. Selye's three stages of the human stress response are which of the following?&#10;A) Overload, temper, and reaction&#10;B) Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion&#10;C) Resistance, reaction, and alarm&#10;D) Alertness, resistance, and alarm

Accepted Answer

M. Selye's three stages of the human stress response are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. During the alarm stage, the body mobilizes its resources to cope with a stressor. In the resistance stage, the body tries to adapt to the stressor and maintain normal functioning. If the stressor persists, the body may enter the exhaustion stage, where resources are depleted, and symptoms of stress-related illnesses may appear.

Question 3

Psychosomatic reaction to stress may eventually lead to autoimmune disease.

Accepted Answer

Psychosomatic reactions to stress can increase inflammation and weaken the immune system, which can eventually lead to the development of autoimmune diseases.

Question 4

All sources of stress on the job can be eliminated, if precautions are taken.

Accepted Answer

While precautions can certainly reduce sources of stress on the job, it is unlikely that all sources can be completely eliminated. Some factors may be beyond an individual or organization's control and may still cause stress.

Question 5

Sources of on the job stress involve all of the following except:&#10;A) Physical working conditions&#10;B) Work overload&#10;C) Personal and family problems&#10;D) Job enrichment

Accepted Answer

Job enrichment is actually a potential way to reduce on the job stress as it involves enhancing the job itself to make it more engaging and satisfying for employees. The other options are common sources of on the job stress.

Question 6

Psychosocial questionnaires evaluate workers' productivity on the job.

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial questionnaires assess workers' psychological and social functioning, such as stress, job satisfaction, and interpersonal relationships. They do not directly measure productivity on the job.

Question 7

A pathological, and generally undesirable, human reaction to psychological, social, occupational, or environmental stimuli is which of the following?&#10;A) Heart disease&#10;B) Nervous disorder&#10;C) Stress&#10;D) Back problems

Accepted Answer

Stress is a pathological and generally undesirable human reaction to psychological, social, occupational, or environmental stimuli. Heart disease and back problems are physical health issues, while a nervous disorder could have various causes and symptoms, not necessarily related to stress.

Question 8

One of the most important factors with stress is learning to recognize its symptoms and taking the symptoms seriously.

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the symptoms of stress is crucial in managing it effectively. Ignoring the symptoms or dismissing them as normal can lead to further health problems and exacerbate the stress.

Question 9

A poll for a life insurance company shows an epidemic of industrial stress.

Accepted Answer

The poll shows an epidemic of industrial stress, indicating that there is a significant increase in stress levels among workers in various industries. This finding may be concerning for a life insurance company, as high stress levels can increase the risk of health problems and premature death.

Question 10

The human response to stress may be likened to that of a rubber band being stretched.

Accepted Answer

The analogy implies that just like a rubber band which can withstand a certain amount of stretching before returning back to its original shape, humans also have the ability to cope with stress and bounce back to their normal state. However, excessive or prolonged stress can lead to physical and mental breakdown, just like a rubber band that snaps when it is stretched beyond its limit.

Question 11

Stress has been defined as the response that occurs when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the workplace.

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Question 12

Workplace stress involves a worker's feelings resulting from a perceived difference between the demands of the job and a person's capacity to cope with these demands.

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Question 13

Which of the following is not a strategy for stress reduction?&#10;A) Increasing employees' hourly pay rate&#10;B) Employees can work flexible hours&#10;C) Employees are given information on how to cope with stress&#10;D) Employees work spaces are not crowded

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Question 14

The best policy regarding stress is which of the following?&#10;A) Learn to do away with all stress&#10;B) Learn to adapt to it&#10;C) Avoid all stressful situations&#10;D) Learn to adapt to being sick because of stress

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Question 15

Unions view stress as the result of excessive demands, poor supervision, or conflicting demands.

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Deck 9: Stress and Safety