Isabella is a good student; she attends sociology class, does well in her other studies, and would never break a campus rule. Unfortunately, her brother Craig is addicted to drugs, steals from their mother, and lives on the streets. One day, Craig calls Isabella and asks her to let him stay in her dorm. Isabella knows that visitors are not allowed in the dormitory, but she wants to help her brother. According to role theorists, Isabella is feeling:
A) Role conflict
B) Role strain
C) Role reversal
D) All of the above

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Isabella is experiencing role conflict because she is torn between her role as a good student who follows rules in the dormitory and her role as a caring sister who wants to help her brother.

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