A light-hitting baseball player who is suddenly asked to be a power hitter and hit home runs would be likely to experience ________ stress.
A)role overload
B)role demand
C)role conflict
D)role ambiguity

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Role conflict occurs when an individual is confronted with competing demands or expectations from different roles they hold, which creates tension and stress. In this case, the baseball player is being asked to fulfill a new demand (hitting home runs) that may conflict with their previous role as a light-hitting player, causing stress and potential difficulties in adapting to the new expectations.

A Light-Hitting Baseball Player Who Is Suddenly Asked to Be