Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Meeting Life Challenges

Question:

The state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is known as_____________.

Options:

Resistance

Stress

Burnout

Coping

Correct Answer:

Burnout

Explanation:

The state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is known as burnout. It is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. Burnout can happen to anyone, but it is especially common in people who work in high-stress jobs, such as healthcare workers, teachers, and social workers.

Symptoms of burnout can include:

  • Physical exhaustion: Feeling tired all the time, having trouble sleeping, and getting sick often.
  • Emotional exhaustion: Feeling cynical, apathetic, and detached from others.
  • Mental exhaustion: Having trouble concentrating, making decisions, and being creative.