Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) Test

Understand your burnout risk in 7 minutes, from deep exhaustion to focus and emotional control. Evidence-based results spotlight early warning signs to guide timely support and recovery.
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October 2, 2025
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Mental Distance (MD)
Measures the degree of emotional detachment from work and reduced engagement, including a tendency toward a more cynical attitude to professional activities.
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Moderate distancing
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12.5Low distancing2.63.1Moderate distancing3.25High distancing
A score of 4 indicates a high level of internal distancing, suggesting pronounced emotional detachment from work and reduced engagement.
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3/5
Secondary Symptoms (SS)
Assesses secondary manifestations of burnout, such as psychosomatic complaints and a decline in overall well-being.
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12.84Low2.853.35Moderate3.365High
A score of 3.00 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable but not pronounced secondary stress-related complaints and reduced well-being.
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3/5
Emotional Difficulties (ED)
Assesses emotional difficulties linked to burnout, such as irritability, anxiety, and reduced emotional control.
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Moderate
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12.7Low2.73.1Moderate3.15High
A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of emotional difficulties, suggesting noticeable but not pronounced challenges with emotional stability and control in the context of work stress.
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3/5
Cognitive Impairment (CI)
Assesses burnout-related problems with concentration, memory, and clear thinking at work.
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12.1Low2.12.9Moderate2.95High
A score of 3 falls in the High range, suggesting noticeable difficulties with focus, memory, and mental clarity associated with burnout.
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3/5
Exhaustion (E)
Assesses the degree of physical and emotional depletion related to prolonged work stress and its impact on day-to-day functioning.
Low
High
13.3Low3.315High
A score of 3 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally manageable exhaustion with some signs of fatigue that may affect energy at times.
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3/5
Burnout Level (BL)
This scale measures overall professional burnout severity, integrating exhaustion, detachment from work, and cognitive-emotional regulation difficulties.
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Moderate
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12.59Low2.63.02Moderate3.035High
A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, indicating noticeable but not extreme burnout-related strain across energy, distance from work, and cognitive-emotional functioning.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Overloaded professionals
41%OF USERS
People who feel constantly exhausted, struggle to concentrate, and notice growing emotional detachment from their work.
HR and people managers
34%OF USERS
Specialists who need a quick, structured way to assess burnout risk in employees and decide what support is needed.
Psychologists and counselors
25%OF USERS
Practitioners who use a validated questionnaire to clarify burnout symptoms and track severity over time.
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Internal distancing (Id)
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Secondary symptoms (Ss)
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Emotional difficulties (Ed)
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Cognitive Difficulties (CD)
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Exhaustion (E)
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3.1
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Burnout Level (BL)
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3.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?
It measures core burnout symptoms: severe exhaustion, reduced cognitive and emotional control, and mental distancing from work. It also measures common secondary indicators such as psychological distress and physical complaints.
Who is this assessment intended for?
It is intended for adults in a work context who need a structured estimate of burnout-related symptoms. It can be used in screening, counseling, and workplace support settings.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire contains 33 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response option that best reflects how often each statement has applied recently. Use the first response that fits and avoid overthinking individual items.
How are results interpreted?
Scores are compared with published reference norms to estimate symptom severity. Results indicate current symptom intensity and do not provide a medical diagnosis.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Burnout Assessment Test, BAT

Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to assess core features of occupational burnout and related symptom burden. The Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) is administered as a self-report questionnaire to support clinical screening and structured case formulation in work-related stress presentations.

It consists of 33 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete. Content focuses on key burnout dimensions such as exhaustion, cognitive and emotional dysregulation, and mental distancing from work, and also queries commonly associated secondary complaints (e.g., psychological distress and somatic symptoms). Scores are interpreted to estimate symptom severity and to guide decisions about monitoring, referral, and intervention planning; the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) is not intended to serve as a standalone diagnostic instrument.

Author: christina-maslach, michael-p-leiter
Literature: Schaufeli, W. B., De Witte, H., & Desart, S. Manual: Burnout assessment tool (BAT). KU Leuven. 2019.; Maslach, C., Jackson, S. E., & Leiter, M. P. Maslach burnout inventory manual. Consulting Psychologists Press. 1996.
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