Which of the following is involved when a surgeon chooses not to operate on her own son because the personal involvement of motherhood could impair her professional objectivity as a physician?
A)role conflict
B)role strain
C)role ambiguity
D)role exit

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Role conflict refers to the struggle between two or more roles that are associated with incompatible expectations. In this case, the surgeon is conflicted between her role as a mother and her role as a physician, as the personal involvement of motherhood could impair her professional objectivity.

Which of the Following Is Involved When a Surgeon Chooses