When the Harassment of Co-Workers Creates a Hostile Working Environment

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True/False

When the harassment of co-workers creates a hostile working environment, an employee may have a cause of action against an employer.

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Definitions:

Specificity Theory

A theory suggesting that pain signals are transmitted to the brain through specific neural pathways distinct from other sensory systems.

Gate Control Theory

A theory proposing that the perception of pain is not directly proportional to the amount of tissue injury, but rather, is modulated by interplay between different neurons in the spinal cord.

Psychological Factors

Aspects of an individual's mental and emotional state that can affect their physical health and overall well-being.

Opiate Analgesics

Medications derived from opium or synthetic analogs that are used to alleviate pain by acting on the central nervous system.