We discussed elements of psychology and work in particular considering physicians, surgeons and nurses. Explain why this area of work creates a particular risk?

Take Home Exam

General Instructions

 Late submissions will not be accepted

 Copies of this exam will not be placed on reserve in the library

 This exam is to be completed independently

 Worth 15% of final grade

Each question weighted equally Final take home exam–Specific Instructions

Answer 4 out of 5 of the following questions

Write your answers using full sentences

Your answers should be between 2–4 pages in length, double spaced

Your bibliography should be cumulative and included at the end of the document
Be sure to formally cite all references used in completing your answers
You may use any formal reference style of your choosing, just be consistent

Final take home exam–

Questions

1) Define work–life balance? In which industries is this most and least attainable? Explain your answer? Make reference to at least 3 readings from this course in your answer.

2) We discussed elements of psychology and work in particular considering physicians, surgeons and nurses. Explain why this area of work creates a particular risk? Make reference to a minimum of 3 resources discussed in seminar/class.

3) Is emotional labour present in all forms of work? Is it essential? Why/why not? Define emotional labour and discuss this concept in relation to at least 3 fields of work discussed in this course.

4) Is all work inherently alienating? Draw upon at least 3 examples from this course in your answer.

5) It could be argued that work is a leading cause for personal stress, health problems and anxiety. Has this problem increased in recent years (the past 5–10)? Or has work always been a cause of psychological and physical difficulty? What strategies exist to alleviate the hardships caused by work? Make reference to at least 3 resources discussed in this course in your answer.