__________ occurs when people consciously foster the impression of a lack of commitment or attachment to a particular role and merely go through the motions of role performance.

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Role distancing occurs when people deliberately create distance between themselves and a particular role, because they do not want to be identified too closely with the role, or because they are not fully committed to the role. This can manifest in a lack of enthusiasm or effort in role performance, or a lack of identification with the role's goals and values.

__________ Occurs When People Consciously Foster the Impression of a Lack