Quiz – The Overwork Trap

Question 1 of 5

1. Question

When you overwork, chronic overload keeps which hormone elevated?

Cortisol

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Melatonin

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Serotonin

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Insulin

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Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Which model shows high demands with low control push toward exhaustion?

Karasek’s Demand-Control model

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The Yerkes-Dodson law

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The Maslach Burnout Inventory

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The General Adaptation Syndrome

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Question 3 of 5

3. Question

The Yerkes-Dodson law reminds us that beyond a certain point

More pressure means worse performance, not better

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More pressure always improves output

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Pressure has no effect on performance

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Performance stays permanently fixed

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Question 4 of 5

4. Question

What is the paradox of overwork described in the capsule?

The more hours you pile on, the less you actually achieve

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More hours always mean more output

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Rest reliably reduces your productivity

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Effort alone guarantees high quality work

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Question 5 of 5

5. Question

How does the capsule describe protecting your limits?

As how sustainable performance is built

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As a clear sign of weakness

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As a lack of ambition

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As an excuse to underperform

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