A Study by Rubin and Colleagues (2005)on Reactions to the July

question 61

Multiple Choice

A study by Rubin and colleagues (2005) on reactions to the July 2005 London transit bombings revealed what about the influence of traumatic stressors on different age groups?

• A)Younger people experience the most substantial distress
• B)Middle-aged people experience the most substantial distress
• C)Older adults (over 65 years old)experience the most substantial distress
• D)Both younger and older adults experience similar levels of substantial distress.

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Definitions:

Workforce Reduction Strategy

A plan implemented by an organization to decrease the number of employees for reasons such as cost reduction, restructuring, or efficiency improvements.

Voluntary Severance Packages

Financial and other benefits offered to employees as an incentive for them to resign or retire early, commonly used in workforce reduction strategies.

Organizational Efficiency

The degree to which an organization can achieve its objectives with the least amount of resources spent, such as time, money, and manpower.

Work Processes

The series of activities, tasks, or steps designed to produce a specific output within an organization.