Samantha is stressed out because her toddler has come down with a cold, but she also has class later in the afternoon. Samantha has no one else to watch her son, so she decides to stay home rather than attend class. This is an example of ______.
A) role strain
B) role conflict
C) role confusion
D) role performance

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This scenario is an example of role conflict, which occurs when the demands of one role clash with the demands of another role. In this case, Samantha is experiencing a conflict between her role as a parent, needing to care for her sick child, and her role as a student, needing to attend class.

Samantha Is Stressed Out Because Her Toddler Has Come Down