SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
GROUP BEHAVIOR
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An employee must stay home to take care of their sick child
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A person goes through a divorce and starts dating again.
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A boss must make employees work harder and maintain good morale.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Role conflict results when meeting one set of expectations inhibits the ability to fulfill another set of expectations. In coping with a child’s illness, for instance, being unable to both stay home with a sick child and go to work is a form of role conflict.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most obvious example of role conflict is work/family conflict, or the conflict one feels when pulled between familial and professional obligations.
Detailed explanation-3: -Role Conflict. DEFINITION: when the role expectations of one status make it difficult for an individual to fulfill the role expectations of another status. EXAMPLE: parents may struggle to fulfill their work duties when their children need rides or are sick.
Detailed explanation-4: -Interacting with friends and family, being told to obey rules, being rewarded for doing chores, and being taught how to behave in public places are all examples of socialization that enable a person to function within his or her culture.
Detailed explanation-5: -Role Conflict occurs when fulfilling the role expectations of one status make it difficult to fulfill the role expectations of another status. It can be resolved by Choosing which role is more important to fulfill at that time and making sacrifices.