Research has indicated that burnout is especially high in
A) lower-level organizational members.
B) high-level organizational executives.
C) human service professions.
D) technical professions.

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Research has shown that burnout is particularly high in human service professions such as nursing, social work, and counseling, due to the emotional and often intense nature of the work. Other professions, such as technical professions, may have different stressors and therefore not experience burnout to the same degree. Lower-level organizational members may also experience burnout, but not necessarily at higher rates than other levels within the organization. High-level organizational executives may experience high levels of stress and pressure, but may also have access to more resources and support to manage it effectively.

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