Question 1

Stress levels in individuals can vary widely even in identical situations due to people's abilities to cope with different forms and levels of stress.

Accepted Answer

Individual differences in personality, past experiences, and coping mechanisms can lead to varying stress responses in similar situations.

Question 2

Stress may be defined as a particular relationship between a person and others that is endangering his or her wellbeing.

Accepted Answer

Stress is typically defined as a response to external pressures or demands, not specifically a relationship with others. It involves a perceived threat to one's physical or mental well-being.

Question 3

A certain degree of stress is necessary for good mental and physical health.

Accepted Answer

A certain level of stress, known as eustress, can be beneficial as it motivates individuals, enhances performance, and helps in developing resilience.

Question 4

Research has determined the external "standards" to determine who will or will not experience high levels of stress. For example, if you are a young female with a Type A personality, you will experience high levels of stress.

Accepted Answer

Stress levels are influenced by a combination of factors, including individual differences, coping mechanisms, and environmental influences, rather than solely by external "standards" like age, gender, or personality type.

Question 5

Individual role demands include job ambiguity, role conflict, and difficulty balancing work and family life.

Accepted Answer

Individual role demands refer to the pressures and expectations associated with one's job, including unclear job responsibilities (job ambiguity), conflicting demands (role conflict), and challenges in managing work and personal life (difficulty balancing work and family life).

Question 6

Stress management includes both individual-level and organization-wide interventions.

Accepted Answer

Stress management can be addressed through personal strategies like mindfulness and exercise, as well as organizational changes such as workload adjustments and supportive policies.

Question 7

Learned optimism comprises building an employee's attitudes of commitment, control, and challenge.

Accepted Answer

Learned optimism involves teaching individuals to develop a positive explanatory style, focusing on how they interpret events, rather than specifically building attitudes of commitment, control, and challenge.

Question 8

Stress has become a widely used but misunderstood term. As a result, a number of misconceptions about stress exist, such as the notion that all stress is negative.

Accepted Answer

Not all stress is negative; there is positive stress, known as eustress, which can motivate and enhance performance.

Question 9

Symptoms of burnout may include:

Accepted Answer

Burnout often leads to increased absenteeism as individuals may feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with work demands, leading to taking more time off.

Question 10

An extreme case of job-related stress is known as burnout, and includes which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. It is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment.

Quiz 13: Stress and Stress Management