Scenario 19-2 Travis, a Student at a Community College, Is Considering What

question 85

Multiple Choice

Scenario 19-2
Travis, a student at a community college, is considering what he should do for summer employment. Two recruiters show up at his school in search of summer workers. Recruiter A is looking for workers to help a disaster relief agency distribute food aid in Africa. Recruiter B is looking for custodial help to clean motel rooms in a motel located near the entrance to a famous national park.
-Refer to Scenario 19-2. Travis is carefully considering the options that each recruiter presents. On the basis of knowledge obtained in his economics class, Travis concludes that

• A)if the motel job also requires an ability to do general plumbing repairs, the wage offer will be higher than otherwise.
• B)if the food distribution job has a requirement for special training or certification, the wage offer will be lower than otherwise.
• C)if the food distribution job exposes him to the Ebola virus, the wage will be lower.
• D)if the motel job involves substantial amounts of driving for supplies, the wage offer will be lower than otherwise.

---

Definitions:

Psychological Response

The mental and emotional reaction of an individual to various stimuli or situations, influenced by their psychological state.

Job Stress

The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work, which can impact mental and physical health.

Burnout

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and frustration, often from job demands.

Learned Optimism

The process of developing a mindset that fosters a positive attitude towards challenges and setbacks.