A Pattern of Behavior That Interferes with a Person's Life

question 13

Multiple Choice

A pattern of behavior that interferes with a person's life by causing significant distress or dysfunction is BEST defined as:

• A) abnormal behavior.
• B) a psychological disorder.
• C) medical student syndrome.
• D) normal behavior.

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Definitions:

Job Design

The process of outlining the tasks, responsibilities, and systems to be used by employees in their roles to maximize efficiency and job satisfaction.

Task Variety

The degree to which a job or role involves a range of different activities requiring various skills and talents.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that the nature of one's job can affect job satisfaction, and identifies five core job dimensions that can motivate individuals and enhance job satisfaction.

Core Job Characteristics

Fundamental attributes of a job that affect employee motivation and job satisfaction, including skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.