Suppose That Peter Hates His Job as a Medical Assistant

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Peter hates his job as a medical assistant. Research on the panic button effect would suggest that Peter would hate his job less if ____.

• A) he felt that could quit at any time and get a different job
• B) he thought about how much unhappier he would be if he lost his job and became homeless
• C) he considered how much his job helped to relieve people's stress and discomfort
• D) he thought about how he would feel if he were rushed to the hospital and there was no one there to help him

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Definitions:

Secretary

An administrative assistant responsible for handling clerical tasks, organizing files, and supporting staff or executives in an office setting.

Housework

The routine tasks and chores involved in managing and maintaining a household, such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

Role Conflict

The stress or tension that arises when an individual faces competing demands or expectations from different roles they occupy.

Role Overload

A situation where an individual is expected to fulfill too many roles at once, leading to stress and potential burnout.