Question

taylor is a social worker. he is overworked, his caseload is overwhelming, and he no longer believes that what he does on a day-to-day basis has any real impact or improves anyones life. taylor is probably suffering from _______

the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome
social readjustment
posttraumatic stress disorder
job burnout

Explanation:

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Analyze Taylor's symptoms

Taylor is overworked, has an overwhelming caseload, and feels his daily work lacks real impact or meaning. These symptoms align with exhaustion and a sense of diminished personal accomplishment.

Evaluate the options

• The resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome: This stage involves the body adapting to a stressor, which does not specifically describe Taylor's psychological state of work-related disillusionment.
• Social readjustment: This refers to the process of adjusting to major life changes, which is not the primary issue here.
• Posttraumatic stress disorder: This is triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying, traumatic event, which does not fit Taylor's chronic work stress.
• Job burnout: This is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demanding work situations, characterized by cynicism and a sense of inefficacy. This perfectly matches Taylor's situation.

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<mcq-option>the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>social readjustment</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>posttraumatic stress disorder</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>job burnout</mcq-correct>
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Analyze Taylor's symptoms

Taylor is overworked, has an overwhelming caseload, and feels his daily work lacks real impact or meaning. These symptoms align with exhaustion and a sense of diminished personal accomplishment.

Evaluate the options

• The resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome: This stage involves the body adapting to a stressor, which does not specifically describe Taylor's psychological state of work-related disillusionment.
• Social readjustment: This refers to the process of adjusting to major life changes, which is not the primary issue here.
• Posttraumatic stress disorder: This is triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying, traumatic event, which does not fit Taylor's chronic work stress.
• Job burnout: This is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demanding work situations, characterized by cynicism and a sense of inefficacy. This perfectly matches Taylor's situation.

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<mcq-option>the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>social readjustment</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>posttraumatic stress disorder</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>job burnout</mcq-correct>
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