Who Is at Greatest Risk for Burnout

question 87

Multiple Choice

Who is at greatest risk for burnout?

• A)a computer programmer who develops new software
• B)a social worker who deals daily with emotional situations
• C)a parent with three children, all of whom are under 10 years old
• D)a college professor, nearing retirement, who recently purchased a vacation home

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorders

Psychological conditions where emotional distress or unconscious conflict is expressed through physical symptoms, without an organic cause.

Physical Symptoms

Bodily signs of a medical condition, which could range from pain and fatigue to more serious indicators of diseases.

Psychological Conflicts

Internal struggles resulting from the opposing demands or impulses of different psychological drives.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder in which a person has physical symptoms that involve more than one part of the body, but no physical cause can be found, often associated with excessive thoughts and feelings about the symptoms.