When an identity is so entrenched within someone's self-concept that he or she engages in behaviors related to it when it is not appropriate to so do, one can conclude that this individual is experiencing:

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The role-person merger occurs when an individual's identity is so deeply integrated with a particular role that they continue to enact behaviors associated with that role even in contexts where it is inappropriate. This reflects a blurring of boundaries between the person's self-concept and their role, leading to the enactment of role-related behaviors across various, and sometimes inappropriate, situations.

When an Identity Is So Entrenched Within Someone's Self-Concept That