Zach is devout and very active in his church. He is also a very dedicated employee. His manager offers him a promotion but the new role will require him to work Sundays. Zach would like the promotion, but realizes that it would force him to miss some church activities. It is likely that Zach is experiencing which of the following?
A) role conflict
B) role expectation
C) role perception
D) psychological conflict
E) cognitive reactance

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Zach is experiencing role conflict because he is torn between his commitment to his church and his desire to advance in his career. The two roles are in conflict with each other and he is faced with the difficult decision of which role to prioritize.

Zach Is Devout and Very Active in His Church