Jim Was a Mechanic

question 4

Multiple Choice

Jim was a mechanic.One day when he attempted to weld a car's gasoline tank,it exploded and he was hurt.He filed to collect workers' compensation.His employer resisted on grounds that Jim had been negligent and had also violated the express regulations of the company when he attempted to weld a gasoline tank.Which statement is correct?

• A)Jim cannot recover if it is shown that his negligent conduct caused the explosion.
• B)Jim cannot recover if it is shown that he violated the express regulations of his employer.
• C)Workers' compensation doesn't apply in situations like this.
• D)Jim can recover even if he was negligent and violated the employer's rules.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, stemming from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed.

Fatalistic Thinking

The belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable, often leading to a sense of powerlessness over one's future.

Overcompensation

A psychological term referring to the defense mechanism by which individuals cover up their weaknesses, real or imagined, by emphasizing traits they consider more desirable.

Intellectualization

A defense mechanism where reasoning is used to block confrontation with an unconscious conflict and its associated emotional stress.