The Psychological State That Reflects the Degree to Which Work

question 31

Multiple Choice

The psychological state that reflects the degree to which work tasks are viewed as something that "counts" in the employee's system of philosophies and beliefs is known as

• A) responsibility for outcomes.
• B) knowledge of results.
• C) meaningfulness of work.
• D) variety.
• E) identity.

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Definitions:

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and increased suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Tolerance

The ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular, the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

Abstinence Syndrome

A characteristic cluster of withdrawal symptoms that results from sudden decrease in an addictive drug’s level of usage.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes, such as heart rate or muscle tension, through the use of monitoring devices.