Sean Is Already Late for an Important Appointment When He

question 22

Multiple Choice

Sean is already late for an important appointment when he realizes that he is almost out of gas.He stops to fill up, and the clerk has trouble getting approval on his credit card.When he finally pulls out of the service station, the traffic is crawling because of an accident.Inconveniences of this type:

• A)can often have a significant effect on physical and mental health
• B)are such routine hassles that they are not perceived as stressful
• C)are only stressful to individuals with a Type A personality
• D)can produce burnout in people who have high personal motivation

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, and the desire to do a task well.

Big Five

A model in psychology that describes human personality through five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Workplace Behaviours

Refers to the range of actions and interactions among employees within an organization, influencing its culture and performance.

Performance

The act of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function, often measured against predetermined standards.