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What happens when the degree of stress is equal to the degree of ability to accommodate it?
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?
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?
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?
What is an example of the 'support' category of stress at work?
What can be a consequence of stress that is greater than a person's coping mechanisms?
What can be a consequence of stress that is greater than a person's coping mechanisms?
What is another source of stress besides work?
What is another source of stress besides work?
What type of situation does an optimist see as temporary?
What type of situation does an optimist see as temporary?
Which of the following is a personal cause of stress?
Which of the following is a personal cause of stress?
What is the result of unclear expectations of one's performance?
What is the result of unclear expectations of one's performance?
How does an optimist view a bad event?
How does an optimist view a bad event?
What affects an individual's ability to cope with stress?
What affects an individual's ability to cope with stress?
Why do newly qualified staff members often experience stress?
Why do newly qualified staff members often experience stress?
What is a consequence of too much stress?
What is a consequence of too much stress?
What is a physical illness that can be caused by too much stress?
What is a physical illness that can be caused by too much stress?
What is a method of managing stress?
What is a method of managing stress?
What is burnout?
What is burnout?
What is an organizational method of managing stress?
What is an organizational method of managing stress?
What is a consequence of too much stress on an individual's mood?
What is a consequence of too much stress on an individual's mood?
