Question 1

The "corporate athlete approach" to stress is

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A) a reactive approach to the problem. 
B) to avoid challenges so as not to be overwhelmed by them. 
C) to train mind and body to perform at peak levels by using better nutrition,and positive action. 
D) a technique to change eustress into distress. 
A) a reactive approach to the problem. 
B) to avoid challenges so as not to be overwhelmed by them. 
C) to train mind and body to perform at peak levels by using better nutrition,and positive action. 
D) a technique to change eustress into distress. C

Question 2

Lakeisha and Dan just got let go because their position was eliminated after a merger.Dan is furious and can't sleep or eat.Lakeisha went to her community center to volunteer,feels fortunate she has an opportunity to help,and is sure something better will come along.Lakeisha has

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A) mindfulness 
B) psychological detachment 
C) positive reappraisal 
D) autonomy 
A) mindfulness 
B) psychological detachment 
C) positive reappraisal 
D) autonomy C

Question 3

The Demand-Control model proposes that employees with high levels of autonomy and control over their jobs will be less stressed.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An organizational behavior researcher suggests that not only should mental intelligence be assessed in each individual,but emotional intelligence should also be determined.Do you agree?

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Answers will vary but most individuals w

Question 5

Mary is experiencing an) ______________ stressor when her supervisor comes to work in a bad mood and yells at her.

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The answer of Mary is experiencing an) ______________ stressor when...

Question 6

"Fight or flight" is the reaction to an outside stressor in the first phase,or ____________ phase of stress.

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The answer of "Fight or flight" is the reaction to...

Question 7

Research on crying as a stress reliever suggests

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A) the old adage is true: "Let it all out with a good cry." 
B) criers are less depressed,less anxious and less tired than those who wept less. 
C) crying is much more successful than humor at combating stress. 
D) crying may intensify negative feelings because it is a social signal that the individual weeping is very upset. 
A) the old adage is true: "Let it all out with a good cry." 
B) criers are less depressed,less anxious and less tired than those who wept less. 
C) crying is much more successful than humor at combating stress. 
D) crying may intensify negative feelings because it is a social signal that the individual weeping is very upset.

Question 8

Describe two physiological outcomes of stress.

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Stress can be manifested internally as n

Question 9

Both positive and negative emotions can be contagious,but the spillover from positive emotions lasts longer than negative ones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most American adults get the appropriate amount of sleep each night.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding organizational steps to managing employee stress is correct?

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A) Employee assistance programs often address legal or financial problems of the employee. 
B) Employee autonomy increases stress and decreases job satisfaction. 
C) Company sabbaticals are paid vacations for extended periods of time. 
D) Organizations' that have a fair environment are less profitable but have higher employee retention rates. 
A) Employee assistance programs often address legal or financial problems of the employee. 
B) Employee autonomy increases stress and decreases job satisfaction. 
C) Company sabbaticals are paid vacations for extended periods of time. 
D) Organizations' that have a fair environment are less profitable but have higher employee retention rates.

Question 12

The body's "fight or flight" response causes which of the following physical symptoms to occur?

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A) narrow-eye focus. 
B) digestion interruption. 
C) decreased heart rate. 
D) deep breathing. 
A) narrow-eye focus. 
B) digestion interruption. 
C) decreased heart rate. 
D) deep breathing.

Question 13

During the resistance phase of stress,the body begins to release _________ and draws on fat and sugar reserves to adjust to the demands of stress.

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The answer of During the resistance phase of stress,the body...

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of anticipatory stress?

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A) Anna's coworker Julie was just let go due to downsizing.Anna worries about whether she will get to keep her job. 
B) Reuben feels anxious every time he thinks back to what his supervisor said during his recent performance evaluation. 
C) Sam is upset because he just lost an important sale that he has been working toward for a month now. 
D) Carlos' son is home alone and has called Carlos at work three times in the past hour. 
A) Anna's coworker Julie was just let go due to downsizing.Anna worries about whether she will get to keep her job. 
B) Reuben feels anxious every time he thinks back to what his supervisor said during his recent performance evaluation. 
C) Sam is upset because he just lost an important sale that he has been working toward for a month now. 
D) Carlos' son is home alone and has called Carlos at work three times in the past hour.

Question 15

Two individual lifestyle choices that one can make to try to decrease feelings of stress include: ____________ and ______________.

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diet,exercise,sleep,

Question 16

In what stress phase does the body release cortisol and begin to adjust to the demands of the stress?

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A) alarm phase 
B) exhaustion phase 
C) adaptation phase 
D) resistance phase 
A) alarm phase 
B) exhaustion phase 
C) adaptation phase 
D) resistance phase

Question 17

On the Holmes-Rahe scale,the most stressful life event is the death of a spouse.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

XYZ Company is merging,and everyone on staff believes that job cuts are coming.Many can't function at work and some staff are physically ill.They are suffering from _____

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The answer of XYZ Company is merging,and everyone on staff...

Question 19

A practice that has been widely used by universities that provides long periods of paid time off from the normal routine of work is called a ______________.

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The answer of A practice that has been widely used...

Question 20

Research on stress and leisure time around the world suggests which of the following?

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A) Compared to Europeans,Americans work longer hours. 
B) Japanese work 500 hours less than their counterparts in the USA. 
C) Americans are better in time management compared to their European counterparts. 
D) Americans are less likely to be employed than Europeans. 
A) Compared to Europeans,Americans work longer hours. 
B) Japanese work 500 hours less than their counterparts in the USA. 
C) Americans are better in time management compared to their European counterparts. 
D) Americans are less likely to be employed than Europeans.

The "corporate athlete approach" to stress is

Lakeisha and Dan just got let go because their position was eliminated after a merger.Dan is furious and can't sleep or eat.Lakeisha went to her community center to volunteer,feels fortunate she has an opportunity to help,and is sure something better will come along.Lakeisha has

The Demand-Control model proposes that employees with high levels of autonomy and control over their jobs will be less stressed.

An organizational behavior researcher suggests that not only should mental intelligence be assessed in each individual,but emotional intelligence should also be determined.Do you agree?

Mary is experiencing an) ______________ stressor when her supervisor comes to work in a bad mood and yells at her.

"Fight or flight" is the reaction to an outside stressor in the first phase,or ____________ phase of stress.

Research on crying as a stress reliever suggests

Describe two physiological outcomes of stress.

Both positive and negative emotions can be contagious,but the spillover from positive emotions lasts longer than negative ones.

Most American adults get the appropriate amount of sleep each night.

Which of the following statements regarding organizational steps to managing employee stress is correct?

The body's "fight or flight" response causes which of the following physical symptoms to occur?

During the resistance phase of stress,the body begins to release _________ and draws on fat and sugar reserves to adjust to the demands of stress.

Which of the following is an example of anticipatory stress?

Two individual lifestyle choices that one can make to try to decrease feelings of stress include: and __.

In what stress phase does the body release cortisol and begin to adjust to the demands of the stress?

On the Holmes-Rahe scale,the most stressful life event is the death of a spouse.

XYZ Company is merging,and everyone on staff believes that job cuts are coming.Many can't function at work and some staff are physically ill.They are suffering from _____

A practice that has been widely used by universities that provides long periods of paid time off from the normal routine of work is called a ______________.

Research on stress and leisure time around the world suggests which of the following?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 7: Managing Stress and Emotions

The "corporate athlete approach" to stress is

Lakeisha and Dan just got let go because their position was eliminated after a merger.Dan is furious and can't sleep or eat.Lakeisha went to her community center to volunteer,feels fortunate she has an opportunity to help,and is sure something better will come along.Lakeisha has

The Demand-Control model proposes that employees with high levels of autonomy and control over their jobs will be less stressed.

An organizational behavior researcher suggests that not only should mental intelligence be assessed in each individual,but emotional intelligence should also be determined.Do you agree?

Mary is experiencing an) ______________ stressor when her supervisor comes to work in a bad mood and yells at her.

"Fight or flight" is the reaction to an outside stressor in the first phase,or ____________ phase of stress.

Research on crying as a stress reliever suggests

Describe two physiological outcomes of stress.

Both positive and negative emotions can be contagious,but the spillover from positive emotions lasts longer than negative ones.

Most American adults get the appropriate amount of sleep each night.

Which of the following statements regarding organizational steps to managing employee stress is correct?

The body's "fight or flight" response causes which of the following physical symptoms to occur?

During the resistance phase of stress,the body begins to release _________ and draws on fat and sugar reserves to adjust to the demands of stress.

Which of the following is an example of anticipatory stress?

Two individual lifestyle choices that one can make to try to decrease feelings of stress include: ____________ and ______________.

In what stress phase does the body release cortisol and begin to adjust to the demands of the stress?

On the Holmes-Rahe scale,the most stressful life event is the death of a spouse.

XYZ Company is merging,and everyone on staff believes that job cuts are coming.Many can't function at work and some staff are physically ill.They are suffering from _____

A practice that has been widely used by universities that provides long periods of paid time off from the normal routine of work is called a ______________.

Research on stress and leisure time around the world suggests which of the following?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

Two individual lifestyle choices that one can make to try to decrease feelings of stress include: and __.