Question 1

The stress from being bullied

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Question 2

"Karoshi" refers to

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"Karoshi" is a term used in Japan to describe death from overwork, often caused by long hours and high levels of stress.

Question 3

Describe Lazarus's model of the role of psychological appraisal in the experience of stress. Explain how this model addresses the cognitive and emotional responses to stress.

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Question 4

Researchers investigating the effects of multiple roles on women conclude that

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Question 5

Mike has been having difficulty meeting the demands of the two executives who oversee his work area and communicate conflicting expectations. One executive is concerned about production and constantly urges Mike to meet performance quotas. The other is concerned about quality assurance and would like Mike to slow down and focus on the quality of his work. This is an example of

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This scenario describes a classic example of role conflict, where an individual is expected to meet conflicting demands or expectations from different role senders. Mike is caught between the demands for production and quality assurance, and is unable to meet the expectations of both executives. This creates a conflict in his role, as he is unable to perform both tasks simultaneously.

Question 6

The study of women who were pregnant and living in Quebec during the ice storm of January 1998 found that

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The study found that children exposed in utero to a higher level of stress from the ice storm had poorer cognitive and language development at age two, and scored lower on IQ and language tests at age five and a half. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Question 7

Answer the text's question "Can people adapt to stress?"

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Question 8

Terry is involved in a long-term but ultimately unsatisfying relationship with Lee. This is an example of

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Chronic strain refers to ongoing stressors or difficulties that a person experiences over a long period of time, such as being in an unsatisfying relationship. This type of stress can lead to negative physical and mental health outcomes over time.

Question 9

Upon reaching the phone company's office to pay his bill on the due date, Ali was upset as he had to wait in a long queue. Moreover, as it was lunch time, there were fewer than usual cashiers helping the customers. Ali's experience is an example of _.

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Ali's experience can be categorized as a daily hassle, which is a minor and common stressor that people experience on a daily basis. Waiting in a long queue and dealing with a shortage of cashiers at lunchtime are common stressors that can cause frustration and annoyance. Daily hassles can lead to chronic stress if they occur frequently, but in this case, it is not specified if Ali experiences daily hassles regularly. Therefore, D is the most appropriate answer.

Question 10

Workers who cannot participate actively in decisions about their jobs show _.

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When workers are unable to participate in decisions about their jobs, they may feel frustrated or powerless. This can lead to feelings of resentment towards their employer and the organization, potentially causing them to engage in acts of sabotage or other forms of retaliation. While absenteeism, punctuality, and job turnover may be affected by a lack of participation in decision making, high-quality work is not necessarily guaranteed.

Question 11

Bauman and Newman (2013) tested the hypothesis that cyberbullying resulted in higher levels of stress than other types of traditional bullying and found

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Bauman and Newman (2013) found that cyberbullying was not more distressing than traditional types of bullying.

Question 12

The perception of work overload shows a stronger relationship to physical health complaints and psychological distress than do objective measurements of workload.

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Studies have shown that individuals who perceive themselves as having a higher workload tend to experience more physical health complaints and psychological distress, regardless of the actual objective workload they have. This suggests that subjective perceptions of workload may be a more important factor in work-related stress and its effects on health, than objective measurements alone.

Question 13

A stressful work environment

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A stressful work environment is characterized by high demands and low support and control. This type of environment can lead to burnout, decreased job satisfaction, and negative health outcomes for employees. Option A and B describe a low-stress work environment, which is not characterized by stress. Option D is not related to the concept of a stressful work environment. Option E is false, as stressful work environments can often lead to workplace bullying.

Question 14

Explain how stress is determined according to the "Person-Environment Fit".

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Question 15

Workers with work overload compared with workers who do not experience overload.

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Workers with work overload experience higher levels of occupational stress, as they have to manage a higher workload within the same amount of time as compared to workers who do not experience overload. This can lead to exhaustion, burnout, and other negative health outcomes associated with occupational stress. Therefore, option D is the best choice. None of the other options are true for workers with work overload.

Question 16

Ben belongs to a "risky family", which means that _.

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A "risky family" typically refers to a family that is characterized by low levels of nurturance and high levels of risk-taking behaviors. Therefore, option E is the best choice as it directly relates to the concept of a "risky family".

Question 17

The inability to develop satisfying social relationships at work has been tied to

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The inability to develop satisfying social relationships at work has been tied to both psychological stress at work and poor physical and mental health. This means that it can have negative effects on both the employee's psychological and physical health, leading to stress and potential illnesses or disorders.

Question 18

Research on multiple roles and stress among working parents indicates that men and women report being distressed by similar types of events.

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Question 19

For men, moderates the stress-illness relationship.

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A stable work-life balance has been shown to moderate the stress-illness relationship in men. This means that when men have a better balance between their work and personal life, they are less likely to experience negative health outcomes associated with stress.

Question 20

Karasek (1981) found that job strain can lead to

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Karasek's research found that job strain can lead to coronary artery disease.

Quiz 6: Stress