Elaine is a clinical sociologist who practices marriage and family therapy.She is also a college professor.One of her current students asks her if she can make an appointment for a therapy session.Elaine tells the student that she will refer her to a colleague because she feels that holding therapy sessions with a student might create
A)role strain.
B)role conflict.
C)role exit.
D)status displacement.

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Elaine is experiencing a potential conflict of interest between her role as a professor and her role as a therapist. It may not be appropriate for her to take on a student as a therapy client due to the power dynamic and potential complications it could create within the academic setting. Therefore, she referred the student to a colleague to avoid any role conflict.

Elaine Is a Clinical Sociologist Who Practices Marriage and Family