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question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples describes how a concern about job security can cause stress?

• A) Lavinia thinks she earns less than anyone else in the accounting department does even though she is the only one who is a CPA.
• B) Albert is constantly running afoul of the numerous petty rules his supervisor has devised.
• C) Cheri is afraid her position will be the first to disappear if the new strategic business objectives are established.
• D) As soon as Varina gets close to meeting her sales quota, her sales manager increases it.
• E) All of the above examples describe how a concern about security can cause stress.

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Definitions:

Traumatic Episode

An incident or period in life that causes severe psychological distress and may lead to PTSD or other stress-related disorders.

Dissociative Disorders

A group of disorders in which some parts of one’s memory or identity seem to be dissociated, or separated, from other parts of one’s memory or identity.

Acute Stress

A type of stress response that emerges quickly in reaction to a specific event or situation and usually dissipates soon after.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological condition resulting from direct exposure to or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to recurrent nightmares, flashbacks, and intense anxiety.