Workplace Health, Safety, and Well-being Quiz

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Which individual difference is emphasized as a meaningful form of difference, but has limited theory and empirical support?

Race and ethnicity (correct)

Economic situation

Religious and spiritual differences

Gender and sexuality

What is perceived income adequacy?

The level of access to amenities and supports associated with a high quality of life

The general reflection of a person’s financial security

The financial resources to manage a major financial challenge, retirement, or serious healthcare event

The belief that one's income is sufficient to meet their wants and needs (correct)

How do religious beliefs and practices influence workers?

They only impact older adults, not younger workers

They have no influence on worker behaviors

They lead to reduced stress and associated strain (correct)

They result in increased work-related demands

What is one of the reasons why cognitive differences are rarely considered in OHP research and intervention efforts?

Limited availability of generalizable and work-related assessments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is positively connected to work-related attitude, the ability to find meaning in work, and well-being?

Dispositional positive affectivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to workers' ability to recognize and control their own emotional displays, and to accurately perceive and respond to emotions in others?

Emotional intelligence Signup and view all the answers

How do individual differences in response to stimuli at work develop?

Through genetic factors and nurturing experiences Signup and view all the answers

What influences the work pursued by individuals and the types of work-related stimuli they are exposed to?

Genetic makeup and nurturing experiences Signup and view all the answers

What shapes individuals into who and how they are as working adults?

Genetic and nurturing factors over time Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is a guiding principle for OHP professionals in understanding individual differences?

Balancing the desire for depth of understanding and breadth of impact against what is feasible and pragmatic. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of individual differences does the passage highlight as challenging for OHP professionals?

Defining individual differences cleanly Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about workers' life experiences and their perceptions and responses to work-related stimuli?

No two workers' life histories are identical, making it impossible to fully consider such histories for every worker. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about sex and gender identity in the context of OHP research and practice?

Biological sex differences between male and female workers may influence work-related stimuli exposure, perception, and response. Signup and view all the answers

How does chronological age impact workers' well-being, health, and safety at the workplace according to the text?

Shiftworkers over the age of 40 struggle less with sleep quality after night shifts compared to younger colleagues. Signup and view all the answers

What complicates the meaningful consideration of differences in age and life stage in OHP research and practice?

The confounding reality that experience often comes with age, impacting alertness and functioning. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider individual differences in OHP research and practice?

To better understand and positively impact actual workers Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if we try to explain WHSWB phenomena based on an abstract sense of an 'average worker'?

We risk designing interventions that do not apply to any actual person Signup and view all the answers

How does consistency in work settings relate to fairness and equity?

Consistency can lead to bias, unfairness, and injustice at work due to workers' individual differences Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of ignoring individual differences when implementing a weight loss program in the organization?

The weight loss program led to negative employee attitude and engagement Signup and view all the answers

How can acceptance and appreciation of individual differences benefit organizational management?

It provides guidance for optimizing workers’ fit to particular roles and redesigning work environments Signup and view all the answers