HCA 301: Personal Causes of Stress
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According to Seligman's 2006 finding, an optimist views a difficult situation as:

  • temporary, external, and specific (correct)
  • permanent and internal
  • universal and self-inflicted
  • long-term and irreversible

    • What can result from comparing oneself to others?

  • Increased motivation
  • Improved self-esteem
  • Stress (correct)
  • Better decision-making

    • How does past experience influence an individual's ability to cope with stress?

  • It reduces self-esteem
  • It leads to increased anxiety
  • It has no impact
  • It provides insight into one's ability for successful coping (correct)

    • What is affected by a person's overall evaluation of their worth?

    <p>Their ability to cope with stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of role ambiguity?

    <p>Difficulty coping with stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a personal cause of stress?

    <p>Life events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help individuals deal better with strains from uncertainties?

    <p>High tolerance for ambiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a warning sign of too much stress?

    <p>Abrupt changes in mood and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental condition for an organism to be in a state of equilibrium?

    <p>When the degree of stress is equal to the degree of ability to accommodate it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary sources of stress at work identified by the Health and Safety Executive?

    <p>Demands such as workload and work patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of managing stress according to personal methods?

    <p>Identifying and nurturing social supports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an organizational method for managing stress?

    <p>Proper matching of job with applicant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one aspect of the 'Support' source of stress at work?

    <p>Access to resources and information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physical illness that can be caused by too much stress?

    <p>Migraine headaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many primary sources of stress at work were identified by the Health and Safety Executive?

    <p>Six</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the combination of physical fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and cognitive weariness?

    <p>Burnout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which 'Roles' can be a source of stress at work?

    <p>Lack of clarity in roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a personal cause of stress, not related to work?

    <p>Lack of social support networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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