Question 1

In the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome, people wonder how to cope with stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) resistance 
B) physiological 
C) realization 
D) emotion 
E) alarm 
A) resistance 
B) physiological 
C) realization 
D) emotion 
E) alarm

Question 2

A(n) _______ is any meaningful change in a person's personal or work situation; too many life changes can lead to health problems

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _______ is any meaningful change in...

Question 3

"Stressors" are the stimuli that causes stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Medical, psychological, and behavioral responses to stress are primarily

Accepted Answer

A) eustress. 
B) burnout. 
C) hardiness adjustments. 
D) individual consequences. 
E) organizational consequences. 
A) eustress. 
B) burnout. 
C) hardiness adjustments. 
D) individual consequences. 
E) organizational consequences.

Question 5

_______ occurs when expectations for the role exceed the individual's capabilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ occurs when expectations for the role...

Question 6

Match the following:
-ambiguity

Accepted Answer

A) three-staged response to stress 
B) expectations exceed capabilities 
C) a person's ability to cope with stress 
D) negative stress 
E) a single upheaval in one's life
F)Type A and Type B profiles
G)Anything that induces stress
H)concepts of eustress and distress
I)sabbatical
J)a set of expected behaviors
K)lower morale
L)task demands and role demands
M)inconsistent role demands
N)absenteeism and turnover
O)pioneered research into life change
P)fired from work, retirement
Q)the specific job a person performs
R)adaptive response to a stimulus
S)misunderstood role expectations
T)how a person sees life 
A) three-staged response to stress 
B) expectations exceed capabilities 
C) a person's ability to cope with stress 
D) negative stress 
E) a single upheaval in one's life
F)Type A and Type B profiles
G)Anything that induces stress
H)concepts of eustress and distress
I)sabbatical
J)a set of expected behaviors
K)lower morale
L)task demands and role demands
M)inconsistent role demands
N)absenteeism and turnover
O)pioneered research into life change
P)fired from work, retirement
Q)the specific job a person performs
R)adaptive response to a stimulus
S)misunderstood role expectations
T)how a person sees life

Question 7

The two most significant forms of withdrawal behavior are absenteeism and quitting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If Jennifer is facing stress in her daily life, psychological consequences could include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) sleeping too much. 
C) not sleeping enough. 
D) headaches. 
E) family problems. 
A) depression. 
B) sleeping too much. 
C) not sleeping enough. 
D) headaches. 
E) family problems.

Question 9

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome do people give up because they can no longer cope with the stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) Deflation 
B) Exhaustion 
C) Realization 
D) Drain 
E) Alarm 
A) Deflation 
B) Exhaustion 
C) Realization 
D) Drain 
E) Alarm

Question 10

What is the difference between institutional and collateral programs? Which do you think are more effective? Why?

Accepted Answer

Institutional programs and collateral pr

Question 11

Burnout

Accepted Answer

A) is most frequently found among high achievers. 
B) occurs when the worker enrolls in stress-management programs. 
C) occurs when a worker puts too much of himself or herself into the job. 
D) is more common among women than men. 
E) is found more often in Type B personalities. 
A) is most frequently found among high achievers. 
B) occurs when the worker enrolls in stress-management programs. 
C) occurs when a worker puts too much of himself or herself into the job. 
D) is more common among women than men. 
E) is found more often in Type B personalities.

Question 12

Pleasurable stress that accompanies positive events is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pleasurable stress that accompanies positive events is...

Question 13

Better managing a daily schedule through effective time management can reduce stress on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The organizational stress-coping strategies discussed in the text were institutional programs and ______ programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The organizational stress-coping strategies discussed in the...

Question 15

Life traumas include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) marital problems. 
B) aggression. 
C) family difficulties. 
D) health problems unrelated to stress. 
E) death of a child. 
A) marital problems. 
B) aggression. 
C) family difficulties. 
D) health problems unrelated to stress. 
E) death of a child.

Question 16

All of the following are direct organizational consequences of stress EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) accident proneness. 
B) poor work quality. 
C) turnover. 
D) absenteeism. 
E) lowered productivity. 
A) accident proneness. 
B) poor work quality. 
C) turnover. 
D) absenteeism. 
E) lowered productivity.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Type B person?

Accepted Answer

A) Confident 
B) Highly motivated 
C) Patient 
D) Not devoted to work 
E) Relaxed 
A) Confident 
B) Highly motivated 
C) Patient 
D) Not devoted to work 
E) Relaxed

Question 18

_______ are interrelationships between a person's work life and personal life.

Accepted Answer

Work-life

Question 19

Alcohol, drug abuse, and violent behavior are examples of _______ consequences of organizational stress.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alcohol, drug abuse, and violent behavior are...

Question 20

Match the following:
-organizational strategy for reducing stress

Accepted Answer

A) three-staged response to stress 
B) expectations exceed capabilities 
C) a person's ability to cope with stress 
D) negative stress 
E) a single upheaval in one's life
F)Type A and Type B profiles
G)Anything that induces stress
H)concepts of eustress and distress
I)sabbatical
J)a set of expected behaviors
K)lower morale
L)task demands and role demands
M)inconsistent role demands
N)absenteeism and turnover
O)pioneered research into life change
P)fired from work, retirement
Q)the specific job a person performs
R)adaptive response to a stimulus
S)misunderstood role expectations
T)how a person sees life 
A) three-staged response to stress 
B) expectations exceed capabilities 
C) a person's ability to cope with stress 
D) negative stress 
E) a single upheaval in one's life
F)Type A and Type B profiles
G)Anything that induces stress
H)concepts of eustress and distress
I)sabbatical
J)a set of expected behaviors
K)lower morale
L)task demands and role demands
M)inconsistent role demands
N)absenteeism and turnover
O)pioneered research into life change
P)fired from work, retirement
Q)the specific job a person performs
R)adaptive response to a stimulus
S)misunderstood role expectations
T)how a person sees life

In the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome, people wonder how to cope with stressors.

A(n) _______ is any meaningful change in a person's personal or work situation; too many life changes can lead to health problems

"Stressors" are the stimuli that causes stress.

Medical, psychological, and behavioral responses to stress are primarily

_______ occurs when expectations for the role exceed the individual's capabilities.

Match the following: -ambiguity

The two most significant forms of withdrawal behavior are absenteeism and quitting.

If Jennifer is facing stress in her daily life, psychological consequences could include all of the following EXCEPT:

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome do people give up because they can no longer cope with the stressor?

What is the difference between institutional and collateral programs? Which do you think are more effective? Why?

Burnout

Pleasurable stress that accompanies positive events is called ______.

Better managing a daily schedule through effective time management can reduce stress on the job.

The organizational stress-coping strategies discussed in the text were institutional programs and ______ programs.

Life traumas include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are direct organizational consequences of stress EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Type B person?

_______ are interrelationships between a person's work life and personal life.

Alcohol, drug abuse, and violent behavior are examples of _______ consequences of organizational stress.

Match the following: -organizational strategy for reducing stress

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 7: Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

In the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome, people wonder how to cope with stressors.

A(n) _______ is any meaningful change in a person's personal or work situation; too many life changes can lead to health problems

"Stressors" are the stimuli that causes stress.

Medical, psychological, and behavioral responses to stress are primarily

_______ occurs when expectations for the role exceed the individual's capabilities.

Match the following: -ambiguity

The two most significant forms of withdrawal behavior are absenteeism and quitting.

If Jennifer is facing stress in her daily life, psychological consequences could include all of the following EXCEPT:

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome do people give up because they can no longer cope with the stressor?

What is the difference between institutional and collateral programs? Which do you think are more effective? Why?

Burnout

Pleasurable stress that accompanies positive events is called ______.

Better managing a daily schedule through effective time management can reduce stress on the job.

The organizational stress-coping strategies discussed in the text were institutional programs and ______ programs.

Life traumas include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are direct organizational consequences of stress EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Type B person?

_______ are interrelationships between a person's work life and personal life.

Alcohol, drug abuse, and violent behavior are examples of _______ consequences of organizational stress.

Match the following: -organizational strategy for reducing stress

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters