Question

_____ is a general sense of emotional exhaustion and cynicism in relation to one’s job.

Answer 1

Burnout is a response to stressors.

Answer 2

Burnout is a psychological syndrome emerging as a prolonged response to chronic interpersonal stressors on the job. The three key dimensions of this response are an overwhelming exhaustion, feelings of cynicism and detachment from the job, and a sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment.