work place stress Flashcards
1
Q
What did Karasek say
A
volume of workload but control of work being low causes stress
2
Q
johansson et al procedure
A
14 participants
finishers had low control as it was dictated by a machine
isolated
pay depended on there productivity
control group –> cleaners who can go at there own pace
used both physiological and self report measures even on days when not working
3
Q
johansson et al conclusion
A
finishers secreted more stress hormones -adrenaline was twice as high when working
more absences from work that the control group due to stress related illnesses
