As Noted in the Textbook Chapter on Work, What Did

question 9

Multiple Choice

As noted in the textbook chapter on work, what did the findings from the 2005 Australian Survey of Social Attitudes (AuSSA) show regarding Australians' view of job satisfaction?

• A) They exhibited one of the lowest rates of job satisfaction in the world
• B) They rated job satisfaction lowly (4 out of 10)
• C) They expressed high rates of alienation
• D) They rated job satisfaction highly (7 out of 10)

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Definitions:

Gambler's Fallacy

The inaccurate belief that when something is happening more frequently than is typical during a particular time, it will subsequently happen less frequently, or the other way around.

Maladaptiveness

A trait or behavior that is counterproductive to an individual's well-being or ability to meet demands of the environment.

Incompetence

The lack of ability, qualification, or capacity to perform a specified job or task effectively.

Personal Distress

Negative feelings and emotions that an individual experiences as a result of witnessing others in distress.