Which of the following is NOT typically considered a burnout indicator?

• A. Exhaustion
• B. Increased job satisfaction
• C. Cynicism
• D. Reduced professional efficacy

Answer: (B)

Burnout is defined by negative experiences in work, particularly emotional exhaustion, depersonalization or cynicism toward others, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment or efficacy. These indicators reflect draining energy, a detached or callous attitude toward those served, and a feeling of ineffectiveness at work. Increased job satisfaction, by contrast, signals positive feelings about one’s role and engagement with the work. It does not align with burnout’s negative pattern, and in fact suggests the opposite of burnout. So the option about increased job satisfaction is not typically considered a burnout indicator, while exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy are.