Busad 110 - Human Relations in Business » Fall 2022 » CH 14 Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following is typical of the "fight or flight" syndrome?
A.   Accelerated breathing.
B.   Release of endorphins into the bloodstream
C.   Slower pulse.
D.   Relaxation of major muscle groups.
Question #2
_____ is the behavioral adjustment to change that affects you physically and psychologically.
A.   Stress
B.   Stressor.
C.   Endorphin
D.   Anxiety.
Question #3
All of the following are major causes of stress except:
A.   Change.
B.   Family transitions.
C.   Audiophiles
D.   Technology.
Question #4
Narineh and Armen recently adopted a child. Which of the following is most likely to be true of their new situation?
A.   Judy will experience more workplace stress than Sam will experience.
B.   Sam will experience more workplace stress than Judy will experience.
C.   Both new parents will experience more stress while at work because of worrying about their new child.
D.   Neither Sam nor Judy will experience workplace stress; a happy event such as adopting a child does not produce stress, only joy.
Question #5
All of the following are symptoms of stress except:
A.   Chest pain.
B.   Memory problems.
C.   Hair loss.
D.   Foot pain.
Question #6
Which of the following best expresses the relationship between exercise and stress?
A.   Exercise causes an increase in stress hormones.
B.   Non-aerobic exercise such as swimming is better for defusing stress than is aerobic exercise.
C.   Exercise can be a buffer against the negative effects of stress.
D.   The two are unrelated.
Question #7
A simple stress management technique that reduces pulse, respiration, and brain wave activity is:
A.   meditation.
B.   eating healthy.
C.   exercise.
D.   happy hours.
Question #8
Herb Kelleher, founder of Southwest Airlines, has appeared at the firm's annual meeting dressed in an Elvis-style jumpsuit and wig (and yes, sideburns and scarf!). This is typical behavior for him. Which stress management technique does Herb inject at every opportunity at Southwest?
A.   Transcendental meditation.
B.   Exercise
C.   Humor and fun.
D.   Nutrition.
Question #9
_________________ is a condition in which intense feelings of apprehension are long standing and usually disruptive.
A.   Anxiety
B.   Psychiatric
C.   Stress
D.   Love
Question #10
To prevent workplace burnout, an employee should:
A.   Stop trying to do everything.
B.   Work harder, thereby earning the "perks" of higher status, including more time off.
C.   Attend regular worship services.
D.   Reduce her hours at work.

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