Question 1

Based on the factors identified in the NIOSH model of workplace stressors, whose job has the
most potential to be stressful?

Accepted Answer

A)   lower paid musician
B)   lower paid daycare worker
C)   highly paid executive
D)   highly paid assembly line workerE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Executives are more likely to get colds than garbage collectors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the four components that researchers and practitioners of occupational health psychology focus on to reduce work-related psychosocial disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   organizational change, information, psychological health services, and surveillance
B)   organizational change, information, psychological health services, and violence in the workplace
C)   information, stress moderators, surveillance, and violence in the workplace
D)   stress moderators, negative affectivity, depression at work, and informationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What two categories of stressor have, or can have, a long duration?

Accepted Answer

A)   acute and chronic
B)   daily and catastrophic
C)   acute and daily
D)   chronic and catastrophicE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is most likely to be an outcome of family-to-work conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)   presenteeism
B)   long lunch breaks
C)   excessive overtime
D)   telecommutingE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Who is responsible for publishing the new voluntary standard for psychological health and safety in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)   Canadian Standards Association
B)   Canadian Community Health Association
C)   National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
D)   Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

What is an example of an individual tertiary stress intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)   yoga classes
B)   sick days and leave options
C)   talking with friends and coworkers
D)   seeing a psychotherapistE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Gianni's manager has noticed that Gianni seems to be regularly engaging in presenteeism. What is the most likely explanation for this behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gianni has insomnia.
B)   Gianni has negative affectivity.
C)   Gianni is worried about his job.
D)   Gianni is suffering from depression.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

According to the textbook, what is the main reason why stress is related to increased workplace accidents in any job?

Accepted Answer

A)   risky environment
B)   impaired concentration
C)   increased technological demands
D)   work overload and fast pace of workE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Constructive feedback is a tangible form of social support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Psychosocial Hazards

Who is responsible for publishing the new voluntary standard for psychological health and safety in the workplace?

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What are the four components that researchers and practitioners of occupational health psychology focus on to reduce work-related psychosocial disorders?

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According to the textbook, what is the main reason why stress is related to increased workplace accidents in any job?

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Gianni's manager has noticed that Gianni seems to be regularly engaging in presenteeism. What is the most likely explanation for this behaviour?

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What two categories of stressor have, or can have, a long duration?

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What is an example of an individual tertiary stress intervention?

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Executives are more likely to get colds than garbage collectors.

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Which of the following is most likely to be an outcome of family-to-work conflict?

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Constructive feedback is a tangible form of social support.

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Based on the factors identified in the NIOSH model of workplace stressors, whose job has the most potential to be stressful?

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Gianni's manager has noticed that Gianni seems to be regularly engaging in presenteeism. What is the most likely explanation for this behaviour?

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What two categories of stressor have, or can have, a long duration?

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