Emotional exhaustion — is a chronic state of physical and emotional depletion that results from excessive job demands and continuous hassles. [Wright, T.A. Cropanzano, R. (1998). [http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN cpsidt=2310580 Emotional exhaustion as a predictor… … Wikipedia
Fatigue (medical) — Exhausted redirects here. For the alternative rock song, see Exhausted (song). Exhaustion redirects here. For other uses, see Exhaust (disambiguation). Lethargy redirects here. For the metal band, see Lethargy (band). Fatigue Occupations that… … Wikipedia
emotional correctness — n. Feelings or sentiments deemed to be socially acceptable. Example Citation: Just as there s hope that political correctness might at last be running its course, permitting Americans once more to trade farmer s daughter jokes and Amos n Andy… … New words
Adrenal fatigue — is putative health disorder in which the adrenal glands are exhausted and unable to produce adequate quantities of hormones, primarily cortisol, the stress hormone of the body. Adrenal fatigue is not a recognized medical diagnosis. [cite web |url … Wikipedia
combat fatigue — n. a psychoneurotic condition characterized by anxiety, irritability, depression, etc., often occurring after prolonged combat in warfare * * * ▪ psychology also called battle fatigue, or shell shock, a neurotic disorder caused by the… … Universalium
Directed attention fatigue — (DAF) is a neurological phenomenon that results from overuse of the brain’s inhibitory attention mechanisms, which handle incoming distractions while maintaining focus on a specific task. The greatest threat to a given focus of attention is… … Wikipedia
Compassion fatigue — (also known as a secondary traumatic stress disorder) is a condition characterised by a gradual lessening of compassion over time. It is common among trauma victims and individuals that work directly with trauma victims. It was first diagnosed in … Wikipedia
diversity fatigue — (di.VUR.suh.tee fuh.teeg) n. A form of mental exhaustion brought on by the constant attention required to ensure a workforce or other group is racially or ethnically diverse. Example Citation: Last May, the major networks presented prime time… … New words
empathy fatigue — noun Emotional detachment brought about by prolonged emotional exposure. The difficulty of describing processes of transformation and potential healing is constantly referred to, and by the end of the book it is possible to suffer from empathy… … Wiktionary
compassion fatigue — /kəmˈpæʃən fətig/ (say kuhm pashuhn fuhteeg) noun a physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion that reduces one s ability to care for others, as caused by long periods of demanding caregiving …