Question

Stressors can be divided into two​ categories, _________________.

a. role demands and task demands

b. organization demands and interpersonal demands

c. type a and type b

d. job related factors and personal factors

e. role conflict and role ambiguity

Answer 1

Stressors are causes of tensions in individuals – both positive stress (eustress) or negative stress (distress). In this question, the correct types of stressors are (D) job-related factors and personal factors.

Job-related factors are stressors that come from your job, it can be directly related to the workload or the working environment that you are working in. Personal factors are stressors that come from your personal life, for example your romantic relationships, your mental health, or your family and friends.