Psychologically speaking, work or occupational stress can arise ...

[savannahhooper]

Psychologically speaking, work or occupational stress can arise from a number of factors. Nine factors are mentioned in your textbook. List three of these factors and write a short example for each one.
 
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Question 2

Culture influences both the appraisal of stress and the experience of stress. Different cultures have different expectations for various aspects of life, and these differences can make a high threat event look like a low threat event to another group. Write about what you know from reading the textbook about how culture can influence stress, and include personal examples or examples you have observed or read about to support your answers.
 
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[elyse44]

Answer to Question 1

1 . Cognitive overload: having too much to do. 2 . Role conflict: being unsure of one's job description. 3 . Ambiguity: not knowing what one is supposed to be doing. 4 . Discrimination: job ceilings that prevent one from rising in the ranks. 5 . Not getting promoted, because of sexism, ageism, or other prejudices. 6 . Poor social networks preventing outlets to process job stress. 7 . Lack of control over what one is doing and when it is done. 8 . Multiple roles that need to be balanced. 9 . Not being challenged enough.

Answer to Question 2

Answers can include information about stress arising from differences between cultures regarding: family values, communication styles, health care expectations, gender roles, parenting styles, perceived support from family and friends, and how cultures interpret an event.

[savannahhooper]

Great answer, keep it coming

[raenoj]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review