Statement: Burnout is explained by a single cause.

• A. Not Sure
• B. True
• C. False
• D. Not Enough Information

Answer: (C)

Burnout is not explained by a single cause. It develops through multiple interacting factors across the person and the environment. The Job Demands–Resources model shows that when job demands are high and resources (like support, control, and rewards) are low, burnout risk rises, yet sufficient resources can buffer those effects. Burnout is also described as a syndrome with three interrelated dimensions—emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment—that tend to co-occur rather than arise from one isolated trigger. Personal factors (coping style, resilience) and organizational factors (culture, fairness, workload distribution) all contribute. Because burnout emerges from this complex mix, a single cause cannot reliably explain it, making the statement false.