Question 1

Research has shown that high levels of role ambiguity and role conflict are NOT associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  very low performance.
B)  job dissatisfaction.
C)  intention to quit.
D)  anxiety.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

What is the leading cause of accidental death on the job in the U.S.?

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A)  Falls
B)  Motor vehicle accidents
C)  Exposure to toxic chemicals
D)  ElectrocutionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Burnout may be considered a type of

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A)  job stressor.
B)  job strain.
C)  role conflict.
D)  neurotic response.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Working the night shift is associated with sleep disturbances and

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A)  psychological problems.
B)  neurological problems.
C)  cardiac problems.
D)  social problems.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 5

The text mentions that concern of _________ has had considerable impact on safety practices in the health professions.For example,now most dentists routinely wear masks and rubber gloves.

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS
B)  hepatitis B
C)  the flu
D)  toxic substancesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A well-established organizational advantage to flextime is that it

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A)  increases employee productivity.
B)  decreases absences.
C)  increases job satisfaction.
D)  increases organizational commitment.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Schedules that allow workers to determine,at least in part,the hours of the day that they work are called _________ schedules.

Accepted Answer

A)  optional
B)  flextime
C)  alternative
D)  rotatingE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 8

Pay incentive systems are associated with accidents on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The "sick building phenomenon" is related to which condition affecting employee health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toxic Substances
B)  Repetitive Actions
C)  Workplace Violence
D)  Infectious DiseaseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Smoking and substance abuse are what forms of strain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological
B)  Physical
C)  Behavioral
D)  EmotionalE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Psychological reactions to stress include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job dissatisfaction
B)  Headaches
C)  Substance abuse
D)  AccidentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Carpal tunnel syndrome is related to which of the following work conditions affecting employee health and safety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toxic substances
B)  Repetitive actions
C)  Sick building syndrome
D)  Night shiftsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

In the United States,the _________ is charged with seeing that workplace safeguards are used to protect workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH
A)  
B)  Occupational Safety Office (OSO) 
C)  Center for Disease Control (CD
C)  
D)  National Safety Office (NSO) E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

In research on burnout,___________ is the feeling of tiredness and fatigue at work.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional exhaustion
B)  physical exhaustion
C)  depersonalization
D)  reduced personal accomplishmentE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

The two most frequently used approaches by organizations to handle work-family conflict are:

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible work schedules and stress reduction programs
B)  on-site child care and stress reduction programs
C)  flexible work schedules and on-site child care
D)  time management seminars and on-site child careE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The more control an individual has over their job

Accepted Answer

A)  the higher his or her role ambiguity.
B)  the lower his or her job stress.
C)  the higher his or her job strain.
D)  the lower his or her quantitative workload.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The most obvious health problem for night shift workers is

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A)  sleep disturbances.
B)  psychological problems.
C)  digestive problems.
D)  heart disease.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

As reported in the text,which of the following would NOT be a factor contributing to work-family conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  negative affectivity
B)  working many hours
C)  lack of schedule flexibility
D)  repetitive strain injuriesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The most popular alternative long work schedule is the

Accepted Answer

A)  5/40.
B)  5/150.
C)  4/40.
D)  3/36.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is an important difficulty associated with longer work shifts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased commuting costs to the employee
B)  Fatigue
C)  Downsizing,due to the decrease in the number of employees needed
D)  All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and C) B

Exam 11: Occupational Health Psychology

Research has shown that high levels of role ambiguity and role conflict are NOT associated with

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What is the leading cause of accidental death on the job in the U.S.?

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Burnout may be considered a type of

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Working the night shift is associated with sleep disturbances and

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The text mentions that concern of _________ has had considerable impact on safety practices in the health professions.For example,now most dentists routinely wear masks and rubber gloves.

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A well-established organizational advantage to flextime is that it

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Schedules that allow workers to determine,at least in part,the hours of the day that they work are called _________ schedules.

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Pay incentive systems are associated with accidents on the job.

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The "sick building phenomenon" is related to which condition affecting employee health and safety?

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Smoking and substance abuse are what forms of strain?

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Psychological reactions to stress include which of the following?

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is related to which of the following work conditions affecting employee health and safety?

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In the United States,the _________ is charged with seeing that workplace safeguards are used to protect workers.

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In research on burnout,___________ is the feeling of tiredness and fatigue at work.

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The two most frequently used approaches by organizations to handle work-family conflict are:

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The more control an individual has over their job

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The most obvious health problem for night shift workers is

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As reported in the text,which of the following would NOT be a factor contributing to work-family conflict?

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The most popular alternative long work schedule is the

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Which of the following is an important difficulty associated with longer work shifts?

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