Becky and Eric are best friends and are taking the same sociology course. They have formed a study group to prepare for the tests. As the course progresses, Becky tends to earn much higher test grades and discovers that Eric has found out that she scores higher on the tests. Becky wants to continue to do well in the class, but she doesn't want to make Eric look or feel bad. It is likely that Becky is experiencing __________.

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Becky is experiencing role strain, which occurs when an individual has difficulty meeting the expectations of their role. In this case, Becky wants to continue doing well in the class but also wants to maintain her friendship with Eric by not making him feel bad. This causes tension and strain in her role as a student and friend.

Becky and Eric Are Best Friends and Are Taking the Same