Laura Has an Extreme Fear of Being Interviewed for a Job

question 41

Multiple Choice

Laura has an extreme fear of being interviewed for a job. Despite the fact that she is well-qualified and has no problem talking to new people, the idea of being in an interview setting turns her into a nervous wreck. Because of this, Laura also experiences major depression. She has tried several different types of therapy with varying levels of success. Her current psychologist is using systematic desensitization to help her with this anxiety. Her sister is also trying to help Laura and is currently reading a self-help book on cognitive behavioural therapy. After a few months listening to the advice of both her psychologist and her sister, Laura was able to successfully interview for her dream job and she also no longer meets the criteria for a depression diagnosis.
-Laura's sister has been learning from the self-help books she has been reading,and encourages Laura to try to increase her self-efficacy.If Laura agrees,then which of the following phrases should she repeat to herself

• A) "I am able to get through this."
• B) "This is not as bad as it looks."
• C) "What's the worst it can happen?"
• D) "I choose not to overreact"

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All costs related to manufacturing that are not direct materials or direct labor expenses.

Cost Allocation

The process by which factory overhead or other costs are assigned to a cost object, such as a job.

Cost Object

A product, sales territory, department, or activity to which costs are assigned, depending on the decision-making needs of management.

Unemployment Compensation

A government program that provides financial assistance to individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.