Reality Shock Among New Employees Typically Occurs When

question 121

Multiple Choice

Reality shock among new employees typically occurs when:

• A)newcomers experience information overload as they enter the workplace.
• B)employers are unable or unwilling to live up to their promises.
• C)newcomers develop exaggerated expectations about the job.
• D)All of these typically lead to reality shock.
• E)They realize they will have to work in organizations until they retirE.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Level

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness or control.

Conscious Level

The degree of awareness an individual has about their surroundings, thoughts, feelings, and sensations at any given time.

Preconscious Level

Part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings not currently in consciousness but can be readily brought to consciousness.

Problematic Emotional Reactions

Emotional responses that are excessive or inappropriate to situations, often leading to difficulties in functioning.