Question 1

Some family-friendly policies may increase family-to-work conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are mixed results regarding the effectiveness of stress management programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The rise of the Occupational Alcohol Movement in the 1940s is generally acknowledged to be the direct predecessor of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychologically Healthy Workplaces 
B) EFAPs 
C) Occupational Health and Safety Act 
D) CSA Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace 
A) Psychologically Healthy Workplaces 
B) EFAPs 
C) Occupational Health and Safety Act 
D) CSA Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

Question 4

There are four types of workplace nutrition programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Meditation helps you deal directly with stress, whereas mindfulness helps you distance yourself from stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hypertension is also known as which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) heartburn 
B) elevated blood pressure 
C) cognitive failure 
D) liver failure 
A) heartburn 
B) elevated blood pressure 
C) cognitive failure 
D) liver failure

Question 7

Which of the following limits our understanding of the effectiveness of health promotion programs in workplaces?

Accepted Answer

A) poor methodology in evaluation studies 
B) the novelty of these programs in organizations 
C) the complexity of the behaviour involved 
D) the diversity of health promotion programs 
A) poor methodology in evaluation studies 
B) the novelty of these programs in organizations 
C) the complexity of the behaviour involved 
D) the diversity of health promotion programs

Question 8

Discuss the steps typically included in secondary-level worksite health promotion programs.

Accepted Answer

Worksite health promotion programs typic

Question 9

What are the types of stress management programs described in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A) skills training, relaxation training, counselling 
B) cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, counselling 
C) cognitive-behavioural skills training, relaxation training, social support 
D) relaxation training, meditation, mindfulness 
A) skills training, relaxation training, counselling 
B) cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, counselling 
C) cognitive-behavioural skills training, relaxation training, social support 
D) relaxation training, meditation, mindfulness

Question 10

Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAPs) can help employees and their family members with financial or legal problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Health promotion programs can sometimes increase absenteeism and benefit costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Relaxation training helps to manage stress by teaching the employee which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) to quickly quiet their mind 
B) how to get rid of negative thoughts 
C) how to counteract feelings with muscle release 
D) stretches that can be done at their desk/workstation 
A) to quickly quiet their mind 
B) how to get rid of negative thoughts 
C) how to counteract feelings with muscle release 
D) stretches that can be done at their desk/workstation

Question 13

Which of the following occurs as part of the family-friendly policies of a flexible work arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A) modifications to the traditional work schedule 
B) employees have variable start and finish times for work 
C) employees complete work away from the office 
D) employees work full-time hours in fewer days per week 
A) modifications to the traditional work schedule 
B) employees have variable start and finish times for work 
C) employees complete work away from the office 
D) employees work full-time hours in fewer days per week

Question 14

Which is a major shortcoming of the research on the effectiveness of family-friendly policies described in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) The research is inconclusive. 
B) The research is peer reviewed. 
C) The research is American. 
D) The research is anecdotal. 
A) The research is inconclusive. 
B) The research is peer reviewed. 
C) The research is American. 
D) The research is anecdotal.

Question 15

The bulk of the meta-analytic research evidence suggests that family-friendly programming has moderately negative effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a challenge that organizations face in regards to participation in health promotion programs that they do not face when it comes to safety training?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees are not committed to better health. 
B) Employees cannot be made to participate in health promotion. 
C) Employees are not always aware of their existing health issues. 
D) Employees will not attend programs delivered by external providers. 
A) Employees are not committed to better health. 
B) Employees cannot be made to participate in health promotion. 
C) Employees are not always aware of their existing health issues. 
D) Employees will not attend programs delivered by external providers.

Question 17

List and give examples of the three broad categories of family-friendly programs that organizations can implement to reduce work-family conflict and assist employees in balancing their work and family responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

1) Flexible work arrangements (e.g. comp

Question 18

Despite varying in the specific details, what are the four steps that most workplace hypertension programs will follow?

Accepted Answer

A) education, screening, referral, and follow-up 
B) education, counselling, monitoring, and follow-up 
C) assessment, identification, treatment, and follow-up 
D) screening, education, diet changes, and medication controls 
A) education, screening, referral, and follow-up 
B) education, counselling, monitoring, and follow-up 
C) assessment, identification, treatment, and follow-up 
D) screening, education, diet changes, and medication controls

Question 19

Which factor limits the overall effectiveness of workplace weight loss programs?

Accepted Answer

A) low interest 
B) high attrition rates 
C) lack of information on meal planning 
D) unhealthy food choices in the workplace 
A) low interest 
B) high attrition rates 
C) lack of information on meal planning 
D) unhealthy food choices in the workplace

Question 20

When conducting a methodologically sound evaluation of a health promotion program, the study must have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) many different organizations taking part 
B) multiple variations on the program being compared 
C) equal numbers of men and women in the study 
D) pre- and post-intervention assessments of the outcomes 
A) many different organizations taking part 
B) multiple variations on the program being compared 
C) equal numbers of men and women in the study 
D) pre- and post-intervention assessments of the outcomes

Some family-friendly policies may increase family-to-work conflict.

There are mixed results regarding the effectiveness of stress management programs.

The rise of the Occupational Alcohol Movement in the 1940s is generally acknowledged to be the direct predecessor of which of the following?

There are four types of workplace nutrition programs.

Meditation helps you deal directly with stress, whereas mindfulness helps you distance yourself from stress.

Hypertension is also known as which of the following conditions?

Which of the following limits our understanding of the effectiveness of health promotion programs in workplaces?

Discuss the steps typically included in secondary-level worksite health promotion programs.

What are the types of stress management programs described in the textbook?

Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAPs) can help employees and their family members with financial or legal problems.

Health promotion programs can sometimes increase absenteeism and benefit costs.

Relaxation training helps to manage stress by teaching the employee which of the following?

Which of the following occurs as part of the family-friendly policies of a flexible work arrangement?

Which is a major shortcoming of the research on the effectiveness of family-friendly policies described in the text?

The bulk of the meta-analytic research evidence suggests that family-friendly programming has moderately negative effects.

Which of the following is a challenge that organizations face in regards to participation in health promotion programs that they do not face when it comes to safety training?

List and give examples of the three broad categories of family-friendly programs that organizations can implement to reduce work-family conflict and assist employees in balancing their work and family responsibilities.

Despite varying in the specific details, what are the four steps that most workplace hypertension programs will follow?

Which factor limits the overall effectiveness of workplace weight loss programs?

When conducting a methodologically sound evaluation of a health promotion program, the study must have which of the following?

Introduction

Legislative Framework

Workers Compensation

Hazards, Risk, and Control

Physical Agents

Biological and Chemical Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment

Training

Motivation and Safety Management Systems

Emergency Planning

Incident Investigation

Disability Management and Return to Work

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Exam 14: Workplace Wellness: Workfamily and Health Promotion Programs

Some family-friendly policies may increase family-to-work conflict.

There are mixed results regarding the effectiveness of stress management programs.

The rise of the Occupational Alcohol Movement in the 1940s is generally acknowledged to be the direct predecessor of which of the following?

There are four types of workplace nutrition programs.

Meditation helps you deal directly with stress, whereas mindfulness helps you distance yourself from stress.

Hypertension is also known as which of the following conditions?

Which of the following limits our understanding of the effectiveness of health promotion programs in workplaces?

Discuss the steps typically included in secondary-level worksite health promotion programs.

What are the types of stress management programs described in the textbook?

Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAPs) can help employees and their family members with financial or legal problems.

Health promotion programs can sometimes increase absenteeism and benefit costs.

Relaxation training helps to manage stress by teaching the employee which of the following?

Which of the following occurs as part of the family-friendly policies of a flexible work arrangement?

Which is a major shortcoming of the research on the effectiveness of family-friendly policies described in the text?

The bulk of the meta-analytic research evidence suggests that family-friendly programming has moderately negative effects.

Which of the following is a challenge that organizations face in regards to participation in health promotion programs that they do not face when it comes to safety training?

List and give examples of the three broad categories of family-friendly programs that organizations can implement to reduce work-family conflict and assist employees in balancing their work and family responsibilities.

Despite varying in the specific details, what are the four steps that most workplace hypertension programs will follow?

Which factor limits the overall effectiveness of workplace weight loss programs?

When conducting a methodologically sound evaluation of a health promotion program, the study must have which of the following?

Introduction

Legislative Framework

Workers Compensation

Hazards, Risk, and Control

Physical Agents

Biological and Chemical Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment

Training

Motivation and Safety Management Systems

Emergency Planning

Incident Investigation

Disability Management and Return to Work

Filters