Work Stress Set 1 MCQs

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