HCA 301: Stress and Burnout

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What is a characteristic of individuals who can deal better with uncertainties?

High tolerance for ambiguity

Which of the following is a physical illness that can result from too much stress?

Arthritis

What is a key aspect of managing stress through personal methods?

Developing effective mental habits

What is a common consequence of too much stress?

All of the above

What is an organizational method for managing stress?

Skills training

What is a warning sign of too much stress?

Abrupt changes in mood

What is the definition of stress according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demands placed on them

What is the term for positive stress that serves as a stimulus to performance?

Eustress

What occurs when the body is unable to cope with the demands placed on it due to stress?

Maladaptive physiological response

What is essential to sustain life in terms of stress?

A certain amount of stress

What is the result of two or more incompatible demands on the body causing a conflict?

Stress

What is necessary to manage stress effectively?

A balance between stress and the capability to handle it

What is a personal cause of stress that can result from comparing oneself to others?

Benchmarking

According to Seligman's (2006) research, how does an optimist view a difficult situation?

As temporary, external, and specific

What can affect an individual's ability to cope with stress in the present?

Past experience of stress and self-esteem

What results from unclear expectations of one's performance?

Role ambiguity

What is a life event that can cause stress?

Purchasing a new home

How does an individual with low self-esteem often respond to role conflict and ambiguity?

With difficulty and struggle

Identify the consequences of stress, warning signs, and burnout symptoms. Learn how to manage uncertainty and its impact on mental health. Understand the importance of self-care and energy management.

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