Which of the following is not one of the three dimensions of burnout?

• A. Exhaustion
• B. Cynicism
• C. Reduced efficacy
• D. Job satisfaction

Answer: (D)

Burnout is defined by three dimensions: exhaustion, cynicism (a detached, negative attitude toward the job), and a reduced sense of personal efficacy or accomplishment. Job satisfaction, while it can be affected by burnout, is not a dimension of burnout itself—it’s a separate measure of how positively someone feels about their job overall. So the item that isn’t part of burnout’s three dimensions is job satisfaction.