Role conflict occurs when an individual has
A) multiple roles that are in conflict with each other.
B) a role with contradictory expectations that lead to conflict within himself or herself.
C) a role that requires him or her to constantly challenge other people, resulting in a great deal of conflict.
D) a role that generates a great deal of controversy and conflict within his or her social circle.

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Role conflict occurs when an individual has multiple roles that are in conflict with each other. For example, a person who is a mother and a business executive may experience conflict between the expectations of her role as a parent and her role as a leader in the workplace.

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