Psychologically speaking, work or occupational stress can arise from a number of factors. Nine factors are mentioned in your textbook. List three of these factors and write a short example for each one

What will be an ideal response?


1 . Cognitive overload: having too much to do. 2 . Role conflict: being unsure of one's job description. 3 . Ambiguity: not knowing what one is supposed to be doing. 4 . Discrimination: job ceilings that prevent one from rising in the ranks. 5 . Not getting promoted, because of sexism, ageism, or other prejudices. 6 . Poor social networks preventing outlets to process job stress. 7 . Lack of control over what one is doing and when it is done. 8 . Multiple roles that need to be balanced. 9 . Not being challenged enough.

Psychology

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Usually, the narrowest way of framing or stating a problem produces the best decisions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As we learn that particular behaviors lead to particular goals, _____ are established

a. drives b. cognitive disciplines c. expectancies d. motivational drives

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All of the following are criticisms of Lawrence Kohlberg's work on moral reasoning except

A) his sample was biased. B) moral reasoning is not identical to moral behavior. C) his work may not apply to girls' moral reasoning. D) children do not seem to go through stages of moral reasoning.

Psychology

Brightness is to light as _______ is to sound

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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