According to Kenneth Gergen, the consequence of needing to conform to a vast array of sometimes conflicting roles and relationships results in a(n):

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Kenneth Gergen's theory of the "saturated self" suggests that people are exposed to an overwhelming number of roles, relationships, and social contexts. This can lead to a sense of fragmentation and lack of coherence in the self, as individuals struggle to integrate and prioritize these diverse experiences. Therefore, the correct answer is C, saturated self. The other options (A) object-self, (B) I-self, and (D) me-self do not reflect Gergen's specific ideas about the impact of social relationships and roles on the self.

According to Kenneth Gergen, the Consequence of Needing to Conform