Chapter 4 Quiz

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Which of the following intervention strategies is discussed as particularly relevant for promoting and protecting workers’ psychological health?

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) (correct)

Mental health awareness campaigns

Financial wellness seminars

Yoga and meditation sessions

What are the implications of a psychologically healthy workforce?

Decreased productivity and heightened stress

Reduced job engagement and lower organizational functioning

Increased absenteeism and reduced team cohesion

Enhanced productivity and increased job satisfaction (correct)

According to the chapter, how does work-related experiences contribute to forms of psychological health among workers?

By contributing to good, bad, and in-between forms of psychological health (correct)

By causing only negative psychological states

By promoting only positive psychological states

By having no impact on psychological health

Which psychological state is described as a chronic state of emotional and physical exhaustion, cynicism, and detachment from work?

Burnout Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that is described as an opposing but related phenomenon to burnout, characterized by high energy and absorption in work?

Engagement Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, which psychological state is recognized as a valuable resource for workers, helping them meet goals and cope with job demands?

Happiness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meaningful work?

Tasks that create negative states like distress or isolation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between loneliness and isolation in a work context?

Loneliness is a perception of insufficient social connection, while isolation is characterized by insufficient interaction and friendship with coworkers Signup and view all the answers

What factor is linked to thriving at work and is associated with optimal performance and well-being?

Individual differences and work-related resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of psychological health?

The presence of work-related stress Signup and view all the answers

What role does work play in psychological health according to the text?

It can provide resources and impact workers' psychological health Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'happy-productive worker' hypothesis as mentioned in the text?

Happy workers are more productive and likely to go beyond formal job duties Signup and view all the answers

Which psychological health concern is associated with sensitivity to triggers and changes in thoughts or behavior patterns?

Anxiety Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What has been associated with better individual and business outcomes, such as profit, customer satisfaction, and productivity?

Positive psychological states Signup and view all the answers

What is estimated to be three times the cost of absence or turnover due to psychological health symptoms?

Presenteeism Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

What type of surveys can provide insight into stability or change in psychological states or short-lived feelings?

Longitudinal surveys Signup and view all the answers

What type of programs are mentioned as interventions for individuals' psychological health?

Stress management training Signup and view all the answers

What can organizations provide to reduce stigma surrounding mental health and encourage workers to seek help?

Resources and benefits Signup and view all the answers

What strategies for organizations are mentioned as relevant for promoting and protecting workers’ psychological health?

Promoting positive work environments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Organizations have an opportunity to support worker psychological health, benefiting workers, their families, communities, and society as a whole.
Psychological health issues are costly and prevalent, with depression being a leading cause of disability worldwide.
Employers can help reduce stigma surrounding mental health, providing resources and benefits to encourage workers to seek help.
Efforts to assess psychological health can involve self-reported surveys, measuring positive and negative states, or indicators of psychological health climate.
Longitudinal surveys and experience sampling can provide insight into stability or change in psychological states or short-lived feelings.
Organizational metrics can provide evidence of psychological health concerns, useful for demonstrating intervention cost savings or ROI.
Interventions for individuals include stress management training, psychological health education, and military-derived programs.
Strategies for organizations include promoting positive work environments, offering flexible work arrangements, and implementing policies that support psychological health.
Collaborative efforts between individuals, organizations, and mental health professionals can lead to comprehensive approaches to supporting psychological health.
The importance of addressing psychological health extends beyond individual and organizational benefits, impacting society as a whole.

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