What Is the Underlying Thesis of the Effort-Reward Imbalance Model

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the underlying thesis of the effort-reward imbalance model of stress propose?

• A) Having control over rewards leads to more effort and less psychological distress .
• B) Psychological distress occurs when rewards are inadequate for the effort expended.
• C) Psychological distress occurs when the effort to cope with demands devalues the rewards of work.
• D) Psychological distress occurs when rewards are given on a variable, non-contingent schedule.

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