Guillermo feels compelled to alternate between e-mailing,updating his Twitter status,and using his smartphone to conduct work.He often feels an adrenaline rush and his muscles tense when he is notified of incoming messages or calls.Concentration feels more difficult than in the past.Guillermo's stress is likely a result of
A) long and irregular hours.
B) work transitions.
C) technological multitasking.
D) workstation ergonomics.

Question

Guillermo feels compelled to alternate between e-mailing,updating his Twitter status,and using his smartphone to conduct work.He often feels an adrenaline rush and his muscles tense when he is notified of incoming messages or calls.Concentration feels more difficult than in the past.Guillermo's stress is likely a result of
A) ​long and irregular hours.
B) ​work transitions.
C) ​technological multitasking.
D) ​workstation ergonomics.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Guillermo's stress is likely a result of technological multitasking - constantly switching between different devices and tasks can lead to increased stress and difficulty with concentration.

Guillermo Feels Compelled to Alternate Between E-Mailing,updating His Twitter Status,and