Question 1

Jex and Beehr (1991)categorize job strains into three categories.Which of the following is NOT one of these categories?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a component of burnout measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical exhaustion 
B) Depersonalization 
C) Reduced personal accomplishment 
D) Emotional exhaustion 
A) Physical exhaustion 
B) Depersonalization 
C) Reduced personal accomplishment 
D) Emotional exhaustion

Question 3

A __________ from work is a break that allows one to psychologically detach from or forget about work

Accepted Answer

A) vacation 
B) holiday 
C) respite 
D) withdrawal 
A) vacation 
B) holiday 
C) respite 
D) withdrawal

Question 4

When is working in excess of 48 hours per week related to health problems?

Accepted Answer

A) When workers do so voluntarily 
B) When workers do so non-voluntarily 
C) When long shifts rotate schedules. 
D) None of the above 
A) When workers do so voluntarily 
B) When workers do so non-voluntarily 
C) When long shifts rotate schedules. 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Allan is unsure of the expectations of his new job.He is most likely experiencing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Role conflict 
B) Role uncertainty 
C) Role ambiguity 
D) role overload 
A) Role conflict 
B) Role uncertainty 
C) Role ambiguity 
D) role overload

Question 6

John is one of the most senior employees at New Millennium Enterprises and refuses to wear the safety goggles provided for him.He boasts to his co-workers that he "doesn't need those dumb things," he's not stupid enough to get hurt.As a result many of his co-workers also do not wear the safety equipment provided.Which of the following would MOST likely explain the reason why New Millennium Enterprises may be having difficulty getting their employees to follow needed safety procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) The equipment being provided is uncomfortable. 
B) The organizational climate discourages it. 
C) They are not offering big enough incentives for safe performance. 
D) Their employees are high in risk taking behavior. 
A) The equipment being provided is uncomfortable. 
B) The organizational climate discourages it. 
C) They are not offering big enough incentives for safe performance. 
D) Their employees are high in risk taking behavior.

Question 7

____________ is the extent to which employees are unclear about what their job functions and responsibilities are supposed to be.

Accepted Answer

A) Job strain 
B) Role conflict 
C) Role ambiguity 
D) Job confusion 
A) Job strain 
B) Role conflict 
C) Role ambiguity 
D) Job confusion

Question 8

Many teachers in community colleges in Florida are supposed to grade 5,000 words of writing from each of 150+ students in each semester.This is simply too much for them to do.That is,the___________ is very high.

Accepted Answer

A) quantitative workload 
B) qualitative workload 
C) job strain 
D) work overload 
A) quantitative workload 
B) qualitative workload 
C) job strain 
D) work overload

Question 9

Mistreatment in the workplace is very rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Which stressor has NOT been associated with burnout?

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal conflict 
B) workload 
C) role conflict. 
D) control 
A) interpersonal conflict 
B) workload 
C) role conflict. 
D) control

Question 12

A job stressor is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) a psychological reaction to a physical threat. 
B) a condition that requires an adaptive response by the employee. 
C) a potential aversive reaction by an employee. 
D) an individual characteristic that leads to heightened awareness. 
A) a psychological reaction to a physical threat. 
B) a condition that requires an adaptive response by the employee. 
C) a potential aversive reaction by an employee. 
D) an individual characteristic that leads to heightened awareness.

Question 13

In research on burnout,____________ is the development of a cynical and callous feeling toward others.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional exhaustion 
B) sociopathology 
C) depersonalization 
D) reduced personal accomplishment 
A) emotional exhaustion 
B) sociopathology 
C) depersonalization 
D) reduced personal accomplishment

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

Research on role ambiguity and role conflict has focused primarily on

Accepted Answer

A) physical strains. 
B) psychological strains. 
C) behavioral strains. 
D) emotional strains. 
A) physical strains. 
B) psychological strains. 
C) behavioral strains. 
D) emotional strains.

Question 16

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 17

What is the best approach for preventing accidents?

Accepted Answer

A) Design tools appropriately 
B) Train workers to avoid accidents 
C) Don't hire accident-prone workers 
D) The best approach depends on the particular situation. 
A) Design tools appropriately 
B) Train workers to avoid accidents 
C) Don't hire accident-prone workers 
D) The best approach depends on the particular situation.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of longer work shifts such as the 4 day 10 hour shift?

Accepted Answer

A) Improved job satisfaction 
B) More days off 
C) Lowered commuting costs 
D) Higher pay 
A) Improved job satisfaction 
B) More days off 
C) Lowered commuting costs 
D) Higher pay

Question 19

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.

Question 20

Job stress that results from a lack of a clearly defined job function is called

Accepted Answer

A) role conflict. 
B) role uncertainty. 
C) role ambiguity. 
D) role overload. 
A) role conflict. 
B) role uncertainty. 
C) role ambiguity. 
D) role overload.

Jex and Beehr (1991)categorize job strains into three categories.Which of the following is NOT one of these categories?

Which of the following is NOT a component of burnout measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory?

A __________ from work is a break that allows one to psychologically detach from or forget about work

When is working in excess of 48 hours per week related to health problems?

Allan is unsure of the expectations of his new job.He is most likely experiencing which of the following?

____________ is the extent to which employees are unclear about what their job functions and responsibilities are supposed to be.

Many teachers in community colleges in Florida are supposed to grade 5,000 words of writing from each of 150+ students in each semester.This is simply too much for them to do.That is,the___________ is very high.

Mistreatment in the workplace is very rare.

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

Which stressor has NOT been associated with burnout?

A job stressor is defined as

In research on burnout,____________ is the development of a cynical and callous feeling toward others.

Cancer and heart disease represent _________ strain.

Research on role ambiguity and role conflict has focused primarily on

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

What is the best approach for preventing accidents?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of longer work shifts such as the 4 day 10 hour shift?

Which of the following statement about burnout is correct?

Job stress that results from a lack of a clearly defined job function is called

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

Exam 11: Occupational Health Psychology

Jex and Beehr (1991)categorize job strains into three categories.Which of the following is NOT one of these categories?

Which of the following is NOT a component of burnout measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory?

A __________ from work is a break that allows one to psychologically detach from or forget about work

When is working in excess of 48 hours per week related to health problems?

Allan is unsure of the expectations of his new job.He is most likely experiencing which of the following?

____________ is the extent to which employees are unclear about what their job functions and responsibilities are supposed to be.

Many teachers in community colleges in Florida are supposed to grade 5,000 words of writing from each of 150+ students in each semester.This is simply too much for them to do.That is,the___________ is very high.

Mistreatment in the workplace is very rare.

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

Which stressor has NOT been associated with burnout?

A job stressor is defined as

In research on burnout,____________ is the development of a cynical and callous feeling toward others.

Cancer and heart disease represent _________ strain.

Research on role ambiguity and role conflict has focused primarily on

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

What is the best approach for preventing accidents?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of longer work shifts such as the 4 day 10 hour shift?

Which of the following statement about burnout is correct?

Job stress that results from a lack of a clearly defined job function is called

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