When a role is stretched to include activities that were not originally part of that role, this is called
A) role extension.
B) mass hysteria.
C) a moral panic.
D) a fad.

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Role extension occurs when additional responsibilities and tasks are added to a particular job, beyond the original scope and description of the role. This can happen due to changes in the organization, or due to the need for additional support in certain areas. Mass hysteria, a moral panic, and a fad are not related to changes in job responsibilities, and are not relevant to the given scenario.

When a Role Is Stretched to Include Activities That Were