Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: “Careers built mainly on external rewards can l...

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: “Careers built mainly on external rewards can look successful but still lead to burnout, disengagement, and a sense of emptiness.”?

A. Scarcely had professionals attained success through extrinsic motivators when they realized that such paths are invariably synonymous with spiritual fulfillment and resilience.

B. Granted that professional trajectories fueled by outward accolades seem flourishing, they frequently act as catalysts for psychological fatigue and a lack of occupational commitment.

C. Such is the allure of high-status careers that only by disregarding external incentives can workers circumvent the inevitable cycle of professional exhaustion and detachment.

D. Had it not been for the pursuit of tangible rewards, those in high-profile positions would have succumbed to burnout and a pervasive sense of purposelessness much sooner.