A traffic cop pulls over a speeder,only to discover that the driver is a close friend.The police officer is torn,because her professional obligations demand that she punish the speeder but her personal obligations suggest that she should give a friend a break.This is an example of:
A) Ego strain
B) An expression of behavior
C) Role conflict
D) Role strain

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The scenario presents a conflict between the police officer's personal and professional obligations, which falls under the definition of role conflict. Role strain may also be applicable since the officer may struggle to fulfill the demands of her professional role as a traffic cop while maintaining her personal relationship with the speeder. However, the conflict between personal and professional obligations is a more fitting description of the situation. Ego strain and an expression of behavior do not accurately describe the scenario.

A Traffic Cop Pulls Over a Speeder,only to Discover That