Professor Smith cancels class for personal reasons at least twice a semester, shows up to class late almost every day and is often unprepared. From a sociological perspective, Professor Smith has
A)failed to meet role expectations.
B)experienced role strain.
C)no right to demand student participation.
D)achieved role conflict.

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Professor Smith has failed to meet role expectations, which are the behaviors, obligations, and privileges attached to a social status (in this case, that of a professor), such as being prepared for class, arriving on time, and not canceling classes frequently without a valid reason.

Professor Smith Cancels Class for Personal Reasons at Least Twice