Work Stress Set 1
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This set of Organisational Behaviour Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Work Stress Set 1
Q1 | Which of the following are the basic sources of stress?
- The Environment
- Social Stressors
- Physiological
- All of the above
Q2 | Which of the following statements is false?
- Stress is the imbalance between the demands of everyday life and the ability to cope.
- Too much stress can affect a person’s ability to function effectively.
- Stress is caused by external pressures, such as work.
- Stress can involve any interference that disturbs a person’s emotional and physical wellbeing
Q3 | Which of the following is a symptom of short-term stress?
- Rapid breathing
- Digestive problems
- Excessive tiredness
- Mood changes
Q4 | Which hormone increases in production when the body is under stress?
- Thyroxine
- Adrenaline
- Oestrogen
- Oxytocin
Q5 | Which of the following factors may affect the body’s capacity to deal with stresseffectively?
- Age
- Psychological factors
- Physiological reserve
- All of the above
Q6 | Which of the following is a symptom of long-term stress?
- Dry mouth
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Increased sweating
Q7 | The best way to protect the body from the harmful effects of stress is to
- learn how to avoid it
- learn how to manage it
- take your anger out on inanimate objects
- take a long walk and bottle up your frustration.
Q8 | Which of the following statements is false in relation to stress?
- When under stress, the entire body becomes tense and posture changes.
- Large amounts of time spent in front of a computer can result in eyestrain headaches.
- Tension uses up energy, but the energy is largely productive.
- Muscle tension affects our ability to function we
Q9 | According to the Canadian government, stress has ________ costs.
- social
- economic
- personal
- None of the above
Q10 | Commitment, control and challenge are all elements of:
- tardiness
- stress
- hardiness
- depression
Q11 | One response to stress in the workplace is “presenteeism”. This may include:
- working longer hours
- working while ill
- not taking holidays
- all of the above
Q12 | According to the inverted U hypothesis, optimal performance occurs when:
- there are high levels of stress
- there is no stress
- there is a moderate level of stress
- the inverted U hypothesis does not address this issue
Q13 | In the context of stress research, GAS stands for:Sol: C
- generalized anxiety symptoms
- general adaptation syndrome
- gustatory alimentary system
- generic adrenal sensitivity
Q14 | Which of the following would be classed as a cognitive action strategy for dealing withstress?
- goal setting
- asking questions
- analyzing the problem
- all of the above
Q15 | Deep breathing, yoga and exercise would all be ________ stress managementtechniques.
- religious
- cognitive
- physical
- social
Q16 | According to the transactional theory of stress and coping, our response to stress followswhich path?
- primary appraisal, secondary appraisal, stressor, coping response
- stressor, emotional appraisal, cognitive appraisal, coping response
- stressor, primary appraisal, secondary appraisal, coping response
- emotional appraisal, cognitive appraisal, stressor, coping response
Q17 | According to Selye’s GAS model, we respond to stress with alarm, then with resistanceand, finally, with ________.
- adjustment
- eustress
- commitment
- exhaustion
Q18 | Which of the following is NOT associated with workplace stress?
- work overload
- job insecurity
- supervisory support
- conflict with co-workers
Q19 | Which of the following statements is false in relation to stress?
- When under stress, the entire body becomes tense and posture changes.
- Large amounts of time spent in front of a computer can result in eyestrain headaches.
- Tension uses up energy, but the energy is largely productive.
- Muscle tension affects our ability to function well.
Q20 | The type of stress when the body reacts to meet the demands of a physically oremotionally threatening
- situation is known as
- survival stress
- negative stress
- internally generated stress.
Q21 | Which of the following statements is false?
- Stress is the imbalance between the demands of everyday life and the ability to cope.
- Too much stress can affect a person’s ability to function effectively.
- Stress is caused by external pressures, such as work.
- Stress can involve any interference that disturbs a person’s emotional and physical wellbeing.
Q22 | Which hormone increases in production when the body is under stress?
- Thyroxine
- Adrenaline
- Oestrogen
- Oxytocin
Q23 | Which of the following factors may affect the body’s capacity to deal with stresseffectively?
- Age
- Psychological factors
- Physiological reserve
- All of the above
Q24 | Which of the following effects on the body are associated with the alarm stage of stress,as defined by Dr Hans
- Increased heart and ventilation rate
- Colds and flu
- High blood pressure
- Anxiety and depression
Q25 | Which of the following is a symptom of long-term stress?
- Dry mouth
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Increased sweating