Which of the following is NOT a component of burnout?

• A. Increased sense of personal accomplishment
• B. Emotional exhaustion
• C. Cynicism and depersonalization
• D. Decreased sense of effectiveness

Answer: (A)

Burnout is defined by three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Increased sense of personal accomplishment is not part of burnout; it reflects engagement and competence, the opposite of what burnout describes. The other options map onto the burnout dimensions—emotional exhaustion, cynicism/depersonalization, and a decreased sense of effectiveness—so they align with the burnout pattern.