According to the Text, What Was the Primary Reason That

question 25

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what was the primary reason that supervisors on construction sites underestimated health and safety risks?

• A) They could not recognize unsafe conditions.
• B) They believed that risks were unavoidable.
• C) They had not experienced any recent accidents.
• D) They were obsessed with meeting deadlines.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal glands that releases adrenaline and noradrenaline in response to stress, thereby preparing the body for 'fight or flight' reactions.

Catecholamines

A group of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, that play key roles in the body's stress response.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or made synthetically, used medicinally to reduce inflammation and modify the immune response.

Coping Strategy

Techniques or methods used to manage or overcome stress and challenging situations.