When different messages and pressures from a single member of the role set are incompatible,____ may occur.
A) interrole conflict
B) person-role conflict
C) intrasender role conflict
D) intersender role conflict

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Intrasender role conflict occurs when a single member of the role set sends conflicting messages or pressures to the focal person, leading to internal tension and confusion. In contrast, A) interrole conflict involves incompatible demands from different roles, B) person-role conflict involves a clash between personal values and role expectations, and D) intersender role conflict occurs when multiple members of the role set send mixed or contradictory messages to the focal person.

When Different Messages and Pressures from a Single Member of the Role