Burnout can significantly impair a clinical psychologist's competence and ability to provide effective treatment to clients. Research has shown that burnout can lead to decreased empathy, emotional exhaustion, and decreased job satisfaction, all of which can negatively impact a psychologist's ability to provide quality care.

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Burnout ______

Question 31

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Burnout ______.

A) can significantly impair the competence of a clinical psychologist
B) occurs at high levels in less than 1% of psychologists, according to survey data
C) is less likely to occur when a clinical psychologist is overcommitted to clients or earns a low salary
D) is surprisingly more common among therapists who believe they have sufficient social support

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