Question 1

One variable that is especially important to stress levels, according to Karasek's (1990) model of stress, is:

Accepted Answer

A) control. 
B) feedback. 
C) task dependence. 
D) task significance.

Question 2

Amelia is angry with her boss for a negative performance review. To retaliate, she sneaks into his office and attempts to erase the hard drive on his computer. Her actions are an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) organization-motivated violence. 
B) individually-motivated aggression. 
C) interpersonally-motivated violence. 
D) organization-motivated aggression.

Question 3

Burnout is characterized by depersonalization, reduced personal accomplishment, and:

Accepted Answer

A) emotional ablation. 
B) role ambiguity. 
C) emotional exhaustion. 
D) migraines.

Question 4

Which of these has been linked to child-care difficulties?

Accepted Answer

A) job analysis 
B) legal selection 
C) absenteeism 
D) workplace violence

Question 5

A 2012 survey found that companies tend to cut back on benefits that:

Accepted Answer

A) involve support for children, such as child-care centers. 
B) involve support for eldercare, such as counseling. 
C) directly cost the business money, such as pension plans. 
D) involve health promotion, such as onsite fitness centers.

Question 6

Which statement is mentioned as a reason why jobs are important to us?

Accepted Answer

A) They provide an opportunity to use our existing skills and to develop new ones. 
B) They require many people to commute to work. 
C) They provide social interaction with our family. 
D) They provide opportunities to increase our self-esteem.

Question 7

According to Wexley and Silverman (1993), why are we "working scared"?

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Question 8

Research indicates that telecommuting leads to _____ WIF and _____ FIW.

Accepted Answer

A) increased; increased 
B) increased; decreased 
C) decreased; increased 
D) decreased; decreased

Question 9

According to Peter Warr, the extent to which an employee has a solid understanding of current and future expectations is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) role ambiguity. 
B) valued role position. 
C) environmental clarity. 
D) opportunity for personal control.

Question 10

According to the general model of stress, there are four stressors: intrinsic work factors, interpersonal relationships, career development and:

Accepted Answer

A) lack of motivation 
B) role variables 
C) job satisfaction 
D) coping

Question 11

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the leading causes of death in a workplace are falls, transportation accidents, and:

Accepted Answer

A) suicides. 
B) chemical accidents. 
C) accidents due to lack of proper safety equipment. 
D) homicides.

Question 12

Research by Hallett and Gilbert (1997) found that college-age women who anticipated having a role-sharing dual-career marriage:

Accepted Answer

A) were deeply unsatisfied as adults. 
B) were less likely to pursue ambitious careers compared to those who anticipated having a conventional dual-career marriage. 
C) sought spouses who were more willing to contribute to housework and child rearing. 
D) typically grew up to be stay-at-home mothers.

Question 13

Zelda works from home much of the time. In order to keep her work and home life separate, she tells her children that when she is in her office, she is not to be disturbed. This type of boundary-setting is _____ in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) temporal 
B) communicative 
C) interpersonal 
D) behavioral

Question 14

Mel is someone who sets goals and develops strategies to reach those goals. She is also flexible enough to develop contingency approaches when her initial strategy is unsuccessful. Which theory suggests that Mel will perceive less job stress and report lower work-family conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) life management theory 
B) spillover theory 
C) job characteristics theory 
D) work-life support theory

Question 15

According to Peter Warr, _____ is the extent to which an employee perceives his or her working conditions are pleasant and safe.

Accepted Answer

A) physical security 
B) valued social position 
C) internal gratification 
D) environmental status

Question 16

Undesirable personal outcomes that result from the combined stressful experiences of various life domains are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) dissatisfactions. 
B) stressors. 
C) strains. 
D) demands.

Question 17

Compare and contrast U.S. family leave policies with those of other countries. What might be some disadvantages of U.S. policies?

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Question 18

According to the general model of stress, there are four stressors: intrinsic work factors, role variables, career development and:

Accepted Answer

A) coping 
B) depression 
C) self-esteem 
D) interpersonal relationships

Question 19

A main motivating factor for the increase in dual-earner couples is that:

Accepted Answer

A) women's incomes are now more similar to men's, compared to their incomes in the past. 
B) child care is more available and more affordable. 
C) couples are more likely to remain unmarried, and thus need greater independent financial security. 
D) couples tend to have larger families than they did in the past.

Question 20

Explain the conservation of resources (COR) model, and how it relates to stress. Provide an example that illustrates the theory.

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Exam 11: Stress and Worker Well-Being