Q.1 Which of the following best defines workplace well-being?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social health at work
Simply the absence of workplace stress
The ability to avoid all conflicts with colleagues
Having the highest salary in the organization
Explanation - Workplace well-being refers to a holistic state of health and satisfaction involving physical, mental, and social factors, not just absence of stress or monetary rewards.
Correct answer is: A state of complete physical, mental, and social health at work
Q.2 What is the most common workplace stressor?
Too much leisure time
High workload and long hours
Overly supportive managers
Frequent office celebrations
Explanation - Research shows that excessive workload and long working hours are major contributors to workplace stress.
Correct answer is: High workload and long hours
Q.3 Which psychological model explains how job demands and resources affect stress?
Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Big Five Personality Model
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Explanation - The JD-R model explains how excessive job demands cause stress, while adequate resources help buffer stress and enhance well-being.
Correct answer is: Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model
Q.4 Burnout is characterized by which three dimensions?
Exhaustion, cynicism, reduced professional efficacy
Happiness, productivity, engagement
Creativity, flexibility, motivation
Laziness, absenteeism, lack of skills
Explanation - Burnout is defined by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (cynicism), and a reduced sense of accomplishment.
Correct answer is: Exhaustion, cynicism, reduced professional efficacy
Q.5 Which relaxation technique is commonly used for stress management?
Deep breathing exercises
Skipping meals
Working longer hours
Suppressing emotions
Explanation - Deep breathing reduces physiological arousal and helps calm the nervous system, making it a proven stress management technique.
Correct answer is: Deep breathing exercises
Q.6 What does work-life balance primarily aim to achieve?
Equal time for work and family every day
Healthy integration of personal and professional responsibilities
Avoidance of all work responsibilities
Maximizing work hours for higher income
Explanation - Work-life balance refers to managing work and personal responsibilities in a way that reduces stress and promotes well-being.
Correct answer is: Healthy integration of personal and professional responsibilities
Q.7 Which hormone is most associated with stress response?
Cortisol
Insulin
Melatonin
Oxytocin
Explanation - Cortisol is the primary stress hormone that regulates processes in the body during stressful situations.
Correct answer is: Cortisol
Q.8 Which workplace factor is most strongly linked to employee engagement?
Clear job expectations
Unlimited vacation days
Expensive office furniture
Mandatory overtime
Explanation - Having clear job expectations reduces role ambiguity and helps employees feel engaged and motivated.
Correct answer is: Clear job expectations
Q.9 Which coping strategy focuses on addressing the source of stress directly?
Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidance coping
Denial coping
Explanation - Problem-focused coping involves taking steps to eliminate or reduce the source of stress rather than just managing emotions.
Correct answer is: Problem-focused coping
Q.10 Which type of stress can be beneficial and motivating?
Eustress
Distress
Chronic stress
Burnout
Explanation - Eustress is a positive form of stress that can improve performance and motivation.
Correct answer is: Eustress
Q.11 Mindfulness at work primarily helps with:
Focusing on the present moment
Avoiding communication with others
Increasing multitasking
Ignoring responsibilities
Explanation - Mindfulness helps employees stay present and manage stress more effectively by reducing distractions and rumination.
Correct answer is: Focusing on the present moment
Q.12 Which of the following is NOT a common outcome of workplace stress?
Higher job satisfaction
Burnout
Reduced productivity
Increased absenteeism
Explanation - Workplace stress typically reduces satisfaction, not increases it, while also contributing to burnout and absenteeism.
Correct answer is: Higher job satisfaction
Q.13 Which leadership style is linked with reduced employee stress?
Supportive leadership
Autocratic leadership
Laissez-faire leadership
Micromanaging leadership
Explanation - Supportive leaders provide resources, empathy, and encouragement, which lowers employee stress.
Correct answer is: Supportive leadership
Q.14 What is the term for the mismatch between job demands and employee skills?
Role overload
Person-job misfit
Job crafting
Work-life balance
Explanation - Person-job misfit occurs when an employee’s skills or preferences don’t align with the job’s demands, leading to stress.
Correct answer is: Person-job misfit
Q.15 Which of the following is an example of organizational-level stress management?
Time management training
Flexible work policies
Deep breathing exercises
Personal meditation practice
Explanation - Flexible work policies are organizational interventions designed to reduce systemic sources of stress.
Correct answer is: Flexible work policies
Q.16 The Yerkes-Dodson Law suggests:
Moderate stress can enhance performance
All stress is harmful
Performance decreases as motivation increases
Low stress always leads to success
Explanation - The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that performance improves with arousal up to a point, after which too much stress hinders performance.
Correct answer is: Moderate stress can enhance performance
Q.17 Which term describes taking short breaks to recharge during work?
Microbreaks
Procrastination
Absenteeism
Overtime
Explanation - Microbreaks are short breaks that help employees recover energy and reduce stress.
Correct answer is: Microbreaks
Q.18 Which group is most likely to experience 'role conflict'?
Employees with conflicting demands from supervisors
Workers with no deadlines
Employees on vacation
Freelancers with full autonomy
Explanation - Role conflict occurs when an employee faces incompatible demands, often from different supervisors or roles.
Correct answer is: Employees with conflicting demands from supervisors
Q.19 Which stress management strategy involves reframing negative thoughts?
Cognitive restructuring
Time management
Job crafting
Avoidance
Explanation - Cognitive restructuring helps individuals reduce stress by changing maladaptive thought patterns into constructive ones.
Correct answer is: Cognitive restructuring
Q.20 Occupational health psychology focuses on:
Enhancing employee well-being and safety
Designing office furniture
Increasing company profits only
Studying consumer behavior
Explanation - Occupational health psychology emphasizes creating safe and healthy workplaces to improve well-being and reduce stress.
Correct answer is: Enhancing employee well-being and safety
Q.21 Which is NOT a dimension of workplace well-being?
Physical well-being
Social well-being
Financial well-being
Astrological well-being
Explanation - Workplace well-being involves physical, mental, social, and sometimes financial dimensions—not astrology.
Correct answer is: Astrological well-being
Q.22 What is 'presenteeism'?
Being at work while unwell and underperforming
Arriving early to work
Taking too many breaks
Absenteeism without notice
Explanation - Presenteeism occurs when employees show up at work while sick or stressed but cannot perform effectively.
Correct answer is: Being at work while unwell and underperforming
Q.23 What is a common physical symptom of workplace stress?
Headaches
Increased creativity
Heightened memory
Improved vision
Explanation - Stress often manifests physically in the form of headaches, fatigue, or muscle tension.
Correct answer is: Headaches
Q.24 What is the main goal of employee assistance programs (EAPs)?
Provide confidential counseling and support services
Offer extra pay for overtime
Monitor employee performance
Replace formal HR policies
Explanation - EAPs provide professional counseling and support to help employees cope with stress and personal problems.
Correct answer is: Provide confidential counseling and support services
Q.25 Which of the following is an example of proactive stress management?
Practicing regular exercise
Waiting until burnout occurs
Ignoring early warning signs
Skipping meals to save time
Explanation - Proactive stress management involves healthy habits like exercise to build resilience before stress escalates.
Correct answer is: Practicing regular exercise