Stress Management Training Stress Management Training: Burnout Prevention 2

Question 1

Which workplace factor is most strongly associated with accelerating burnout progression?

Accepted Answer

High workload combined with low control over work decisions

Answer

The combination of high demands and low autonomy is a key driver of burnout according to the Job Demand-Control model.

Question 2

What does the term 'compassion fatigue' specifically describe?

Accepted Answer

Emotional depletion caused by repeatedly absorbing others' trauma or suffering

Answer

Compassion fatigue is secondary traumatic stress that results from empathetic engagement with those who are suffering.

Question 3

An employee consistently stays late, skips lunch, and checks email on weekends. According to burnout research, this pattern most likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

Workaholism, which is a recognized burnout risk factor

Answer

Workaholism—compulsive overworking—is a recognized precursor to burnout because it prevents adequate recovery.

Question 4

Which physiological change is commonly observed in individuals experiencing chronic burnout?

Accepted Answer

Flattened or blunted cortisol awakening response

Answer

Chronic burnout is associated with a blunted cortisol awakening response, indicating dysregulation of the HPA stress axis.

Question 5

A manager notices a high-performing team member has become increasingly cynical and withdrawn. The first recommended step is to:

Accepted Answer

Schedule a private, supportive check-in conversation

Answer

A private, empathetic conversation is the first step to understand what the employee is experiencing and offer appropriate support.

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