Ellen,a Manager at a Marketing Firm,noticed That One of Her

question 23

Multiple Choice

Ellen,a manager at a marketing firm,noticed that one of her subordinates,who is usually good-natured,has been moody,irritable,and disorganized lately.The subordinate has refused Ellen's suggestions to take a few personal days.Such symptoms are most likely an indication that the subordinate is experiencing ________.

• A) depression
• B) burnout
• C) insomnia
• D) occupational disease

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Definitions:

Cognitive Theory

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving as central to understanding behavior.

Information-Processing Approach

The information-processing approach is a cognitive framework that examines how humans encode, process, store, and retrieve information, similar to the operations of a computer.

Passive Participant

Refers to an individual engaging in an activity or experiment with minimal involvement or without actively influencing the outcome or process.

Cognitive Development

Refers to the growth and change in intellectual capabilities, such as thought, reasoning, and problem-solving, that occur throughout a person's lifespan.