Leah is a full-time lawyer for a big law firm. She is continuously under pressure to perform her job well, both from her clients and the law partners. She has three young children at home that she rarely gets to see. Lately, Leah has become disengaged from both her work and family life. She also has become quite accident prone. Leah is likely suffering from
A. posttraumatic stress disorder.
B. burnout.
C. a brain tumor.
D. ruminative thinking.
Answer: B
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