Thalia works in the accounting department at a major department store. Though she does her job reasonably well, she is often late to work and frequently calls in sick. She's cordial with other employees and her boss but is not given to socializing. Thalia is a(n)

Apathetic

Explanation:

A person can be referred to as being pathetic when they tend not to have no feeling or show little feelings. They are usually characterized by having no interest in something. As a result of this lack of interest, they tend to be sluggish and giving off the sense of purposelessness and worthlessness.

This kind of person tends not to confront challenges as it relates to their work.

From the question, although Thalia is reasonably good at work, her attitude to work (lack of interest) can affect the results she could have on the job, therefore, Thalia is apathetic.

~kinetic ~potential

explanation:

kinetic and potential energies would be types of mechanical energies.