HCA 301: Stress Management and Workplace Stress
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What happens when the degree of stress is equal to the degree of ability to accommodate it?

  • The organism is in a state of equilibrium (correct)
  • The organism is in a state of anxiety
  • The organism is in a state of stress
  • The organism is in a state of depression
  • What is unique about the experience of stress?

  • It is only experienced at work
  • It is the same for everyone
  • It is subjective and individualized (correct)
  • It is only experienced at home
  • What is one of the primary sources of stress at work identified by the Health and Safety Executive?

  • Demands (correct)
  • Roles
  • Lack of control
  • Support
  • What is an example of the 'support' category of stress at work?

    <p>Having respectful working relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of stress that is greater than a person's coping mechanisms?

    <p>Physical and psychological problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another source of stress besides work?

    <p>Personal causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of situation does an optimist see as temporary?

    <p>A difficult situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a personal cause of stress?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of unclear expectations of one's performance?

    <p>Role ambiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an optimist view a bad event?

    <p>As temporary and external</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects an individual's ability to cope with stress?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do newly qualified staff members often experience stress?

    <p>Because they compare themselves with more experienced members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of too much stress?

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

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

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a method of managing stress?

    <p>Developing interpersonal skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is burnout?

    <p>A combination of physical fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and cognitive weariness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an organizational method of managing stress?

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

    What is a consequence of too much stress on an individual's mood?

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

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