A strain resulting in accidents and errors, alcohol use, caffeine intake, drug use, smoking, and workplace deviance (e.g., doing inferior work on purpose, stealing, damaging property) is known as a ______ strain.
A) physiological
B) behavioral
C) psychological
D) stress response

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The described strain involves behavioral factors such as alcohol use, drug use, smoking, and deviant workplace behavior, indicating that it is a behavioral strain. The other options - physiological and psychological - focus on internal processes rather than specific behaviors. While stress response may contribute to the strain, it does not encompass all of the listed behaviors. Therefore, B is the best choice.

A Strain Resulting in Accidents and Errors, Alcohol Use, Caffeine