Question 1

People who experience stress at work are more likely to:

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Question 2

Which of the following reduces stress by withdrawing from the stressor?

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Taking coffee breaks, sabbaticals, and vacations are all ways to temporarily withdraw from stressors, providing a mental and physical break that can help reduce stress.

Question 3

Providing childcare facilities and offering employees flexible work hours have what effect on work-related stress?

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Question 4

Low task control occurs when:

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All of the conditions mentioned in options A, B, and C involve situations where the employee has low control over their tasks.

Question 5

Compared with non-workaholics,classic workaholics usually experience:

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Classic workaholics usually experience lower enjoyment of work, more anxiety, higher scores on depression, and more health-related difficulties compared to non-workaholics.

Question 6

People who are optimistic and confident are:

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Optimistic and confident individuals are more resilient and better able to cope with stressors, making them less likely to experience stress.

Question 7

Which of these is considered a work/life balance initiative to minimize stress?

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All of the options listed are considered work/life balance initiatives to minimize stress. Flexible work time allows employees to adjust their work schedule to accommodate personal obligations, job sharing allows employees to share the workload and responsibilities of a single position, teleworking allows employees to work from home or a remote location, and childcare facilities provide working parents with an on-site option for their children's care. Together these create a family-friendly environment that can help employees manage their work and personal responsibilities and reduce stress.

Question 8

The extent to which task control is a stressor increases when employees also have:

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High responsibility can increase the perceived pressure and burden of task control, leading to greater stress levels. Low responsibility and flexible work schedules may decrease stress levels, and supportive coworkers can provide a buffer against stress, but they are not related to the intensity of task control stressors. The presence or absence of equipment monitoring duties is also not directly related to task control stress.

Question 9

Which of the following types of people are less likely to experience stress than other people who face the same stressors?

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All of these statements are correct. Studies have shown that people who are optimistic, have higher self-confidence, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and possess high emotional intelligence are all less likely to experience stress than other people who face the same stressors. These traits help individuals to cope better with challenging situations, leading to lower levels of stress.

Question 10

Research suggests that employees who try to ignore or deny the existence of a stressor:

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Research suggests that ignoring or denying the existence of a stressor can lead to more stress in the long run. This is because it can lead to avoidance behavior, which can further exacerbate the stressor and make it harder to deal with. It is better to acknowledge and actively cope with the stressor in a healthy way.

Question 11

People tend to have high __________ when their personality includes optimism,confidence,and a positive emotional state.

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Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and cope with stress in a positive way. A personality that includes optimism, confidence, and a positive emotional state can contribute to higher levels of resilience.

Question 12

People whose work is paced by a machine experience:

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People whose work is paced by a machine experience a task control stressor, meaning their stress is related to the amount of control they have over their work tasks.

Question 13

Two employees in the same job face the same stressors each day,yet one shows signs of distress while the other does not.This difference occurs because:

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All of these statements could potentially explain why two employees facing the same stressors might react differently. The low-stress employee might be better at coping with stress, perceiving the stressors as less of a threat, and/or be more physically and mentally fit. The high-stress employee might be using ineffective coping strategies or have a lower threshold of resistance to stress.

Question 14

Workaholism includes the three dimensions of:

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Workaholism is characterized by three dimensions: work involvement, compulsion to work, and low enjoyment of work. These three dimensions can lead to negative outcomes such as burnout and decreased job satisfaction. Choices A, C, D, and E are not accurate descriptions of the dimensions of workaholism.

Question 15

Employees experience task control stressors when they work in a job that:

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Question 16

People who cope successfully in the face of significant change,adversity,or risk have:

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People who cope successfully in the face of significant change, adversity, or risk have a high level of resilience. Resilience is the ability to adapt and bounce back from difficult situations. Option A is incorrect because Type A behaviour pattern refers to a personality trait characterized by competitiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, and is not directly related to coping with change or adversity. Option B is incorrect because having a higher risk of job burnout is the opposite of coping successfully. Option C is incorrect because the general adaptation syndrome refers specifically to the stress response and does not encompass coping in general. Option D is also incorrect because a high level of job burnout is not a characteristic of successful coping.

Question 17

Some experts argue that the ONLY way that companies can effectively manage stress is by:

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Removing the stressors that cause unnecessary tension and burnout is a more effective approach than firing employees or providing programs that simply help employees cope with stress. It's important to identify the root causes of stress and work to alleviate them in meaningful ways to promote employee well-being and productivity. Offering employee assistance programs can also be beneficial in providing support and resources for employees experiencing stress, but it's not the only solution. Changing work-life initiatives into family-friendly initiatives may help with work-life balance, but may not address all types of stressors related to the workplace.

Question 18

To ward off stress,a film director likes to have a good laugh.When under pressure,the director will crack jokes and ensure everyone has a good laugh during the hard work.These actions mainly reduce stress:

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Question 19

Compared to non-workaholics,classic workaholics tend to experience:

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Question 20

What effect does resilience have on work-related stress?

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Resilience allows employees to bounce back from stressful situations and adapt to change more easily, ultimately decreasing the negative impact of work-related stress on their mental health. Therefore, employees with high resilience would pull through a stressful experience more quickly. The other options, B and C, are not correct as they do not directly relate to the effect of resilience on work-related stress.

Quiz 4: Workplace Emotions,attitudes,and Stress