Which of the following terms refers to a form of burnout that develops when a helping professional is exposed to secondary stressful events and in turn becomes emotionally depleted and unable to provide the empathy needed for effective client care?

A) Compassion fatigue
B) Vicarious traumatization
C) Workaholism
D) Post-traumatic stress disorder

Compassion fatigue refers to the emotional exhaustion and reduced ability to provide empathic care experienced by helping professionals when repeatedly exposed to secondary stressful events, such as hearing about trauma from clients. Vicarious traumatization involves a more profound transformation in which the helper develops symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of exposure to clients' traumatic experiences. Workaholism is a compulsive behavior pattern characterized by excessive and unhealthy working, which can lead to burnout but is not specifically related to helping professionals. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event, but it is not specific to helping professionals or related to their work environment.