A Longitudinal Study by Maddi (2002) Showed That After Almost

question 27

Multiple Choice

A longitudinal study by Maddi (2002) showed that after almost half of a company's workforce was let go due to downsizing, of those who remained, two-thirds became ill and the other third thrived. Those who did well have which three characteristics?

• A) commitment, control, and challenge
• B) commitment, control, and apathy
• C) challenge, control, and optimism
• D) optimism, happiness, and commitment

Understand the relationship between cognitive interpretations and physiological responses in the experience of emotions.

Distinguish between innate and learned components of emotional responses.

Analyze the role of personality and other internal factors in predicting happiness.

Understand the methodology and challenges in measuring happiness and well-being.

---

Definitions:

Productivity Increases

Improvements in the efficiency of producing goods or services, leading to higher output from the same or lesser inputs.

Labor Force

The total number of people, including both the employed and unemployed, who are actively looking for work in an economy.

National Income

The total amount of money earned within a country from the production of goods and services over a specific period, typically one year.

Strike

A strike is a collective action undertaken by workers refusing to work, aiming to gain concessions from their employer regarding wages, conditions, or policies.