Dr.Jones,a social service worker,has taken a leave of absence from his job as a result of his experience of both physical and mental exhaustion from his job.This continuous experience of overload is known as _____________________.

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Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that results from extended periods of stress or overwork. In this case, Dr. Jones' experience of physical and mental exhaustion from his social service job suggests that he has reached a state of burnout. Stressors are the events or circumstances that cause stress, and frustration and conflict are specific types of stressors, but neither term adequately captures the extent and complexity of burnout.

DrJones,a Social Service Worker,has Taken a Leave of Absence from His