When worrying can be positive

A central argument being made in the article is that -

Worry is beneficial

Highly intelligent employees perform well in the workplace because they worry

The majority of people should spend more time worrying

The appropriateness or inappropriateness of worry very much depends on the person and situation

Worry -

Is unlikely to have exactly the same pattern of effects in all people

Usually results in poorer sleep, likely due to disruption of REM sleep

Benefits most managers and employees

Usually causes people to withdraw from social interaction with friends and family

Worry -

May benefit job performance in employees when combined with above-average levels of cognitive ability

Is inversely correlated with job performance

Has a linear effect on job performance, ie more worry causes better job performance

May benefit employees' job performance when it is coupled with high levels of emotional intelligence

Worry is likely to be beneficial -

In the majority of situations

In situations when planning and preparation are possible

Two of the other answers are correct

Only for projects in which there are many risks and contingencies that must be considered

Worry -

May be more beneficial for self-employees than employees

Is usually pointless for employees

May be most beneficial for self-employees who are above-average in terms of their intelligence

May encourage more employees to become self-employees

Worry -

May have evolved as a way to encourage us to think about risks and how to avert them

May have evolved as a way to reduce the life expectancy of less intelligent individuals

Is a psychological disorder that is likely to need treatment in most cases by a mental health professional

Is sometimes said to be an enjoyable emotional experience

Imagine that one of your colleagues has been for a medical test and is awaiting news as to whether she might need surgery and extensive medical treatment. Which of the following would be appropriate recommendations for reducing her worry?

Insist that she should share her worries with trusted friends and confidants

All of the other responses are appropriate

Encourage her to spend more time with clients and customers

Urge her to immerse herself in hobbies and pastimes that she genuinely enjoys doing

Imagine that you are waiting to hear whether the work in your entire department may be outsourced. There is a possibility that you may be made redundant. In this situation, which of the following may be suitable for developing your sense of competence?

Say 'no' to more tasks at work so that you reduce your stress levels

Two of the other responses are suitable

Take on a greater number of tasks and projects, even if it may make you feel quite overwhelmed

Look for a task or project that you could complete and learn from fairly quickly

Would-be lawyers who were worried by a situation over which they had no control tended to worry less when they experienced a greater degree of autonomy. Which of the following may be effective for boosting your sense of autonomy?

Distract yourself by completing a greater number of mundane chores and household tasks.

At least two of the other responses may be effective

Reflect on your personal values (ie what matters to you in life) and then look to take on a project that relates to one of your most important values

Ask your colleagues and line manager for suggestions on ways you could work on your weaknesses

People faced with uncontrollable situations may worry less when they experience higher levels of relatedness. Which of the following statements would be the least likely to be included in a psychological questionnaire about relatedness?

I feel a strong sense of intimacy with the people I spend time with

I feel pushed and pulled in many directions both in my personal and professional life

I have been making an attempt to spend more time with esteemed friends and loved ones

I am surrounded by people who value and respect me

When worrying can be positive

A central argument being made in the article is that -

Worry -

Worry -

Worry is likely to be beneficial -

Worry -

Worry -

Imagine that one of your colleagues has been for a medical test and is awaiting news as to whether she might need surgery and extensive medical treatment. Which of the following would be appropriate recommendations for reducing her worry?

Imagine that you are waiting to hear whether the work in your entire department may be outsourced. There is a possibility that you may be made redundant. In this situation, which of the following may be suitable for developing your sense of competence?

Would-be lawyers who were worried by a situation over which they had no control tended to worry less when they experienced a greater degree of autonomy. Which of the following may be effective for boosting your sense of autonomy?

People faced with uncontrollable situations may worry less when they experience higher levels of relatedness. Which of the following statements would be the least likely to be included in a psychological questionnaire about relatedness?

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