Gary Works in an Agency That Is Short-Staffed and Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Gary works in an agency that is short-staffed and is continuously being asked to work an overload schedule.He feels overwhelmed by the job and is exhausted by the time he leaves work.Recently,Gary sought help through a counselor for managing his stress.The first step he needs to take to develop an effective stress-management program is

• A)altering stress-inducing behavior patterns.
• B)avoiding stressors.
• C)self-monitoring.
• D)using cognitive approaches to challenge irrational beliefs.

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Definitions:

Cholesteatoma

An abnormal, noncancerous skin growth that can develop in the middle section of the ear, behind the eardrum, often leading to hearing loss.

Otosclerosis

A condition affecting the ear where abnormal bone growth in the middle ear causes hearing loss.

Postmastoidectomy

Pertaining to the period after the surgical removal of mastoid cells, which is part of the temporal bone in the skull.

Ménière's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear causing severe dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or congestion in the ear.