Peter Works as a Machine Operator at KB Industries

question 10

Multiple Choice

Peter works as a machine operator at KB Industries.One day,while getting a machine started,Peter slips and falls from a ladder and breaks his elbow.Which of the following holds true in this case?

• A) Peter will not be covered under workers' compensation because such injuries and accidents are expected in his job.
• B) Peter will not be covered under workers' compensation because he is not a white-collar employee.
• C) Peter will be covered under workers' compensation if he is able to prove that his injury was due to a disability that he may have.
• D) Peter will be covered under workers' compensation if he is able to prove that his injury arose out of or in the course of his employment.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The process of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms, policies, or expectations of a group or society.

Mood Contagion

The phenomenon where emotional states are transferred from one person to another, often unconsciously.

Group Polarization

A social psychological phenomenon where discussions within a group lead to an exaggeration of the group's initial leanings, making their opinions more extreme.

Social Loafing

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