30 Questions
Which intervention involves minimizing negative consequences once a person is feeling stress?
Secondary Interventions
Which organizational approach aims to give employees a sense of control by injecting autonomy, meaning, responsibility, and feedback into the work they do?
Work design
Which factor is considered in the 'Selection' organizational approach for managing workplace stress?
Job fit
Which organizational approach focuses on providing workshops that foster the ability of employees to take control of their stress?
Wellness programs
Which type of intervention aims to help individuals who have not been able to manage workplace stress effectively and are experiencing symptoms of strain?
Tertiary Interventions
Which factor is emphasized in the 'Goal setting' organizational approach for managing workplace stress?
Setting realistic, specific, & challenging goals
Which type of intervention involves the reduction or removal of actual stressors?
Primary Interventions
Which organizational approach focuses on clear communication to reduce ambiguity and role conflict surrounding expectations?
Communication
Which factor is important in the 'Selection' organizational approach for managing workplace stress?
Experience and locus of control
Which organizational approach aims to match the skills required with the skills held to manage workplace stress?
Selection based on experience
What are the three stages of stress according to the general adaptation syndrome?
Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
According to the life events model, stress is attributed to what?
Significant life events or changes
What is the key limitation of the general adaptation syndrome?
Underemphasized the psychological aspect of stress
What does the life events model assume about change and stress?
Assumed change is inherently stressful
What is the transactional model of stress primarily focused on?
Cognitive appraisals and coping mechanisms
What are the key stages in the general adaptation syndrome?
Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
What is the primary focus of the life events model?
Significant life events or changes
What is the common threshold assumption in the life events model?
There is a common threshold of adjustment which illness will result
What is the key limitation of the life events model?
Assumed change is inherently stressful
What is the major focus of the transactional model of stress?
Cognitive appraisals and coping mechanisms
What are stressors?
Environmental stimuli that trigger a response and can vary by timing, frequency, duration, and intensity
What does the transaction model of stress involve?
Primary appraisal, secondary appraisal, and ongoing reappraisal
What is the distinction between eustress and dystress?
Eustress is a positive form of stress, while dystress is a negative form
What is a recommended approach for individual stress management?
Regular physical activity, mindfulness, sleep, and time management
What has research indicated about stress?
Stress can have both positive and negative effects, influenced by the appraisal of the stressful event and physiological reaction
What are effective time management strategies for stress management?
Prioritizing tasks, scheduling activities, and understanding daily productivity cycles
What is the role of organizational responsibility in managing stress?
Promoting psychological well-being and preventing harm to workers' psychological health
What does the CSA-Z1003-13 standard outline?
13 key contributing factors for promoting and maintaining a psychologically healthy and safe work environment
What has mindfulness shown evidence of improving?
Mental and physical health, self-regulation, and work outcomes
How does inadequate sleep affect job performance?
It has been linked to lower job performance
Study Notes
Understanding Stress: Transaction Model and Managing Stress at Work
- Stress is seen as a transaction between a person and their environment, involving cognitive, physiological, affective, psychological, and neurological systems.
- Stressors are environmental stimuli that trigger a response and vary by timing, frequency, duration, and intensity.
- The transaction model involves primary appraisal (relevance or threat of stressor), secondary appraisal (availability of resources to cope), and ongoing reappraisal.
- There is a distinction between challenge (eustress) and hindrance (dystress) stressors.
- Research indicates that stress can have both positive and negative effects, with the appraisal of the stressful event and physiological reaction shaping its outcome.
- Individual stress management approaches include physical activity, mindfulness, sleep, and time management.
- Regular physical activity, such as 150+ minutes of moderate exercise per week, substantially improves stress management and has additional health benefits.
- Mindfulness has shown evidence of improving mental and physical health, self-regulation, and work outcomes.
- Inadequate sleep has been linked to various health issues and lower job and school performance.
- Effective time management strategies involve prioritizing tasks, scheduling activities, and understanding daily productivity cycles.
- Organizational responsibility in managing stress includes promoting psychological well-being and preventing harm to workers' psychological health.
- The CSA-Z1003-13 standard outlines 13 key contributing factors for promoting and maintaining a psychologically healthy and safe work environment.
Test your knowledge on the transaction model of stress, stressors, and stress management at work. Explore the impact of stress on individuals and organizations, and learn about effective strategies for coping with and preventing workplace stress.
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