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Stressors are characteristics that are less likely to lead to stressful states in a given population
Stressors are characteristics that are less likely to lead to stressful states in a given population
False
Quantitative overload is considered a classical stressor in the workplace according to Bowling 1998
Quantitative overload is considered a classical stressor in the workplace according to Bowling 1998
True
Regulatory barriers include work interruptions and two groups of stressors: challenge vs. Hindrance
Regulatory barriers include work interruptions and two groups of stressors: challenge vs. Hindrance
True
Each human in society responds to stressors in the same way
Each human in society responds to stressors in the same way
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Role conflict is considered a classical stressor in the workplace according to Semmer 1999
Role conflict is considered a classical stressor in the workplace according to Semmer 1999
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Study Notes
Stress Overview
- Mental illness has surged by 79% in the last decade, according to the WHO Global Burden of Disease Report (2017).
- Healthcare costs for individuals with high stress levels have increased by 46%.
- Employees reporting mental illness take an average of 25.7 sick days, twice the general sick day average.
Economic Implications
- In 2016, Switzerland had 102,000 retirees due to incapacity, representing a 60% increase since the year 2000, consuming nearly half of all pension funds.
- Stress significantly contributes to economic challenges, highlighting its relevance in workforce management and health economics.
Short-Term Stress Effects
- Short-term stress involves mobilizing individual performance resources to meet work demands, leading to psychophysiological consequences that are reversible with recovery.
- Excitation phase includes increased warmth and activation of bodily functions.
- Exploitation of performance resources can lead to fatigue and related states such as monotony and decreased alertness.
Long-Term Stress Outcomes
- Positive aspects of long-term stress may include improved exercise habits, development of mental and physical abilities, boosted self-confidence, overall well-being, and health maintenance.
- Negative consequences can manifest as psychosomatic disorders and chronic illnesses stemming from prolonged stress exposure.
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Discover what stresses you out and learn about the consequences of stress through this quiz. Explore the impact of stress on mental health and healthcare costs, as well as the correlation between stress levels and sick days.
