When People Are Extremely Aroused, Their Work Performance Often Suffers

question 18

Multiple Choice

When people are extremely aroused, their work performance often suffers. Research suggests that this is likely because extremely aroused people ____.

• A)are so narrowly focused on the task at hand  that they frequently miss (and fail to make use of)other relevant, useful information
• B)are easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli, failing to focus their attention on the most important pieces of the task at hand
• C)tend to multitask and rush through jobs-such that they fail to attend to details and make a relatively large number of careless errors
• D)are overly confident in their capabilities and thus fail to double-check or question their work product

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Definitions:

Negative Thoughts

Unwanted and often self-defeating thoughts that can be critical, pessimistic, or fearful in nature.

Cognitive Vulnerability

Cognitive vulnerability refers to a predisposition towards negative thought patterns that increase the likelihood of psychological disorders.

Environmental Diathesis

Suggests a model in which environmental factors interact with genetic vulnerabilities to increase the risk of developing psychological disorders.

Triadic Gestalt

Refers to a perceptual pattern or configuration that involves three components or elements interconnected in a way that they form a cohesive whole.