Mr Everton Works in a Local Meatpacking Plant

Multiple Choice

Mr. Everton works in a local meatpacking plant. He recently hurt his hand in a work-related accident. The occupational therapist is asked to analyze his work to understand how to prevent future accidents. When interviewing Mr. Everton, he reports the job is so routine he lost his focus. Related to cognitive workload, Mr. Everton reports experiencing which of the following?

A) Cognitive overload
B) Executive functioning
C) Cognitive underload
D) How much mental effort is used to accomplish a task