Explain What Congruence Is and Why It's Important for Nutrition

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Essay

Explain what congruence is and why it's important for nutrition counselors to have congruence.

Differentiate among various personality types (Type A, Type B, workaholics, internals, externals) and their relationships with stress and job performance.

Identify and describe key personality traits associated with stress experiences.

Recognize how job design, ambiguity, and overload impact stress and job performance.

Explain the phenomenon of burnout, its stages, and contributing factors.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity that improves heart and lung function by increasing the oxygen available to the body through increased heart rate.

Increase Hostility

The act of escalating aggression or antagonism in a situation or towards a person.

Emotional Control

The ability to manage and regulate one's emotions, particularly in situations of stress or challenge.

Nihilistic Attitude

A philosophical stance that rejects or denies the existence of meaningful aspects in life, such as morals, values, or objectives.