Lee promised his brother Kirby that he would watch the Cincinnati Bengals's football game with him at home. However, Lee's friend Sue won tickets on a local radio station, and she wants Lee to come to the game with her. Because Lee is torn between his role as Sue's friend and Kirby's brother, Lee is experiencing:
A) Role conflict
B) Role strain
C) Role confusion
D) Status inconsistency

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Lee is experiencing role conflict because he is torn between two roles (friend and brother) that have conflicting demands (watching the game with Kirby at home or going to the game with Sue).

Lee Promised His Brother Kirby That He Would Watch the Cincinnati