An instructor who is unfriendly with some of her students is an example of _________, while a woman who puts off having children while she establishes her career is an example of __________.

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The instructor's unfriendly behavior towards students is an example of role strain, where there is difficulty in fulfilling the expectations of a single role. The woman delaying childbirth for her career is an example of role conflict, where there are competing demands between different roles.

An Instructor Who Is Unfriendly with Some of Her Students