In Their Investigation of Cognitive Errors in Individuals Suffering from Work

question 41

Multiple Choice

In their investigation of cognitive errors in individuals suffering from work burnout,Van Der Linden,Keisjers,Eling,and Van Schaijk (2005) found that burnout sufferers had ______ rates of cognitive failures relative to those not suffering from burnout;in addition,metacognitive questionnaires indicated that burnout sufferers had ____ metacognitive awareness regarding their error rates.

• A)higher;good
• B)higher;poor
• C)lower;good
• D)lower;poor

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on one specific aspect of the environment while ignoring other stimuli.

Countertransference

The emotional reaction of a therapist toward the client, influenced by the therapist's own background and psychological issues.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but affects thoughts and behaviors.

Preconscious

Refers to the part of the mind that contains information that is not currently in conscious thought but can easily be brought into consciousness.