Which are the components of burnout?

• A. Physical Fatigue; Anxiety; Insomnia.
• B. Lack of motivation; Changes in appetite; Social withdrawal.
• C. 1. Emotional exhaustion 2. Cynicism and depersonalization 3. Decreased sense of effectiveness/personal accomplishment
• D. Overeating; Restlessness; Numbness

Answer: (C)

Burnout is defined by three core dimensions: emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and a decreased sense of personal accomplishment. Emotional exhaustion means feeling drained and unable to give or sustain emotional energy at work. Cynicism or depersonalization refers to a detached, negative, or indifferent attitude toward the people served and the job itself. A decreased sense of personal accomplishment is the sense that one’s work is ineffective, unproductive, or unrewarding, leading to reduced motivation. Together, these three components form the standard framework used to identify burnout, and they distinguish it from other stress symptoms that may include fatigue, appetite changes, or social withdrawal but don’t define the burnout triad.