Sean Is Having a Hard Time at Work

question 67

Multiple Choice

Sean is having a hard time at work. Even though he works long hours and gets a lot accomplished, it seems as if his supervisor doesn't give him any credit for his productivity. He is often asked to stay late without much notice, and he isn't given any choice about it. Further, most of his coworkers are also having difficulties and so they are all irritable, and not pleasant to work with. Sean is exhausted, angry, and feels like he can't do anything right. Which term best describes what Sean is experiencing?

• A)overcompensation
• B)incongruence
• C)burnout
• D)generalized anxiety disorder

---

Definitions:

Darkly Pigmented

Description of a skin or area that has a deeper or more intense colorization than the surrounding tissues, often due to higher levels of melanin.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Pallor

An abnormal loss of color from the skin or mucous membranes, often indicative of illness, stress, or poor blood circulation.

Skin Breakdown

Refers to the deterioration of skin integrity, often occurring in immobile individuals, leading to conditions like ulcers.