Question 1

As employees' control increases,their

Accepted Answer

A) job satisfaction increases. 
B) health symptoms increase. 
C) psychological strains increase. 
D) job performance decreases. 
A) job satisfaction increases. 
B) health symptoms increase. 
C) psychological strains increase. 
D) job performance decreases.

Question 2

Working the night shift is associated with which of the following health problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleep disturbances 
B) Psychological problems 
C) Cardiac problems 
D) Carpal tunnel syndrome 
A) Sleep disturbances 
B) Psychological problems 
C) Cardiac problems 
D) Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 3

Psychological reactions to stress include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Job dissatisfaction 
B) Headaches 
C) Substance abuse 
D) Accidents 
A) Job dissatisfaction 
B) Headaches 
C) Substance abuse 
D) Accidents

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a problem with controlling exposure to toxic substances in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) Some substances have delayed effects. 
B) Employees in jobs that appear safe may actually be exposed to toxic chemicals. 
C) No government agency is responsible for controlling exposure to toxic substances. 
D) Some exposed individuals never show any ill effects. 
A) Some substances have delayed effects. 
B) Employees in jobs that appear safe may actually be exposed to toxic chemicals. 
C) No government agency is responsible for controlling exposure to toxic substances. 
D) Some exposed individuals never show any ill effects.

Question 5

As reported in the text,which of the following would NOT be a factor contributing to work-family conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) negative affectivity 
B) working many hours 
C) lack of schedule flexibility 
D) repetitive strain injuries 
A) negative affectivity 
B) working many hours 
C) lack of schedule flexibility 
D) repetitive strain injuries

Question 6

The term "decibel" is related to which work condition affecting employee health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A) Toxic Substances 
B) Repetitive Actions 
C) Loud Noise 
D) Infectious Disease 
A) Toxic Substances 
B) Repetitive Actions 
C) Loud Noise 
D) Infectious Disease

Question 7

Which of the following statements about musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)is true?

Accepted Answer

A) MSD is more likely if employees have high autonomy. 
B) Improper posture can lead to MSD. 
C) The strategies to reduce MSDs are fairly expensive. 
D) Rest breaks do little to reduce MSD. 
A) MSD is more likely if employees have high autonomy. 
B) Improper posture can lead to MSD. 
C) The strategies to reduce MSDs are fairly expensive. 
D) Rest breaks do little to reduce MSD.

Question 8

The text mentions that concern of _________ has had considerable impact on safety practices in the health professions.For example,now most dentists routinely wear masks and rubber gloves.

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) hepatitis B 
C) the flu 
D) toxic substances 
A) AIDS 
B) hepatitis B 
C) the flu 
D) toxic substances

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to have experienced violence or a physical assault while on the job?

Accepted Answer

A) the postman 
B) Sales associates working the day shift 
C) Convenience store clerks working the night shift 
D) A college professor 
A) the postman 
B) Sales associates working the day shift 
C) Convenience store clerks working the night shift 
D) A college professor

Question 10

The most popular alternative long work schedule is the

Accepted Answer

A) 5/40. 
B) 5/150. 
C) 4/40. 
D) 3/36. 
A) 5/40. 
B) 5/150. 
C) 4/40. 
D) 3/36.

Question 11

Research has shown that exposure to loud noises at work is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) weight gain 
B) cardiovascular disease 
C) musculoskeletal disorders 
D) infectious disease 
A) weight gain 
B) cardiovascular disease 
C) musculoskeletal disorders 
D) infectious disease

Question 12

A condition or situation at work that requires an adaptive response on the part of the employee is called

Accepted Answer

A) a job strain. 
B) a job stressor. 
C) stress. 
D) None of the above 
A) a job strain. 
B) a job stressor. 
C) stress. 
D) None of the above

Question 13

Workload has been shown to be related to

Accepted Answer

A) physical strains. 
B) psychological strains. 
C) behavioral strains. 
D) All three types of strains. 
A) physical strains. 
B) psychological strains. 
C) behavioral strains. 
D) All three types of strains.

Question 14

Cancer and heart disease represent _________ strain.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological 
B) short-term 
C) behavioral 
D) long-term 
A) psychological 
B) short-term 
C) behavioral 
D) long-term

Question 15

Most people experience regular daily physiological changes (e.g.,body temperature,hormone levels).This is called the person's

Accepted Answer

A) fixed rhythm. 
B) circadian rhythm. 
C) rotating rhythm. 
D) diurnal cycle. 
A) fixed rhythm. 
B) circadian rhythm. 
C) rotating rhythm. 
D) diurnal cycle.

Question 16

_________ is an aversive reaction by an employee to a situation at work that requires an adaptive response.

Accepted Answer

A) A job strain 
B) A job stressor 
C) Stressing out 
D) Employee marginalization 
A) A job strain 
B) A job stressor 
C) Stressing out 
D) Employee marginalization

Question 17

What strain does burnout lead to?

Accepted Answer

A) absence 
B) turnover 
C) poor performance 
D) All of the above 
A) absence 
B) turnover 
C) poor performance 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Smoking and substance abuse are what forms of strain?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychological 
B) Physical 
C) Behavioral 
D) Emotional 
A) Psychological 
B) Physical 
C) Behavioral 
D) Emotional

Question 19

Research has shown that high levels of role ambiguity and role conflict are NOT associated with

Accepted Answer

A) very low performance. 
B) job dissatisfaction. 
C) intention to quit. 
D) anxiety. 
A) very low performance. 
B) job dissatisfaction. 
C) intention to quit. 
D) anxiety.

Question 20

Which of the following statement about burnout is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) It only applies to the helping professions. 
B) It is generally the result of working intensely with other people. 
C) It applies to workers in all sorts of jobs,even those who have little contact with others. 
D) It seems to result from poor health habits. 
A) It only applies to the helping professions. 
B) It is generally the result of working intensely with other people. 
C) It applies to workers in all sorts of jobs,even those who have little contact with others. 
D) It seems to result from poor health habits.

As employees' control increases,their

Working the night shift is associated with which of the following health problems?

Psychological reactions to stress include which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a problem with controlling exposure to toxic substances in the workplace?

As reported in the text,which of the following would NOT be a factor contributing to work-family conflict?

The term "decibel" is related to which work condition affecting employee health and safety?

Which of the following statements about musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)is true?

The text mentions that concern of _________ has had considerable impact on safety practices in the health professions.For example,now most dentists routinely wear masks and rubber gloves.

Which of the following is most likely to have experienced violence or a physical assault while on the job?

The most popular alternative long work schedule is the

Research has shown that exposure to loud noises at work is associated with:

A condition or situation at work that requires an adaptive response on the part of the employee is called

Workload has been shown to be related to

Cancer and heart disease represent _________ strain.

Most people experience regular daily physiological changes (e.g.,body temperature,hormone levels).This is called the person's

_________ is an aversive reaction by an employee to a situation at work that requires an adaptive response.

What strain does burnout lead to?

Smoking and substance abuse are what forms of strain?

Research has shown that high levels of role ambiguity and role conflict are NOT associated with

Which of the following statement about burnout is correct?

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Job Analysis

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Theories of Employee Motivation

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Work Groups and Work Teams

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

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Exam 11: Occupational Health Psychology

As employees' control increases,their

Working the night shift is associated with which of the following health problems?

Psychological reactions to stress include which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a problem with controlling exposure to toxic substances in the workplace?

As reported in the text,which of the following would NOT be a factor contributing to work-family conflict?

The term "decibel" is related to which work condition affecting employee health and safety?

Which of the following statements about musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)is true?

The text mentions that concern of _________ has had considerable impact on safety practices in the health professions.For example,now most dentists routinely wear masks and rubber gloves.

Which of the following is most likely to have experienced violence or a physical assault while on the job?

The most popular alternative long work schedule is the

Research has shown that exposure to loud noises at work is associated with:

A condition or situation at work that requires an adaptive response on the part of the employee is called

Workload has been shown to be related to

Cancer and heart disease represent _________ strain.

Most people experience regular daily physiological changes (e.g.,body temperature,hormone levels).This is called the person's

_________ is an aversive reaction by an employee to a situation at work that requires an adaptive response.

What strain does burnout lead to?

Smoking and substance abuse are what forms of strain?

Research has shown that high levels of role ambiguity and role conflict are NOT associated with

Which of the following statement about burnout is correct?

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Job Analysis

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Theories of Employee Motivation

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Work Groups and Work Teams

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

Filters