Contradictory expectations and demands attached to a single role, such as a student's wish to do well in a course and impress the professor but not alienate himself from his peers as being a "nerd," is role strain.

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Role strain occurs when someone experiences conflicting expectations and demands within a single role. The example given in the statement illustrates a conflicting expectation between doing well in a course (to impress the professor) and maintaining social relationships with peers by not being labeled as a "nerd."

Contradictory Expectations and Demands Attached to a Single Role, Such