A woman in her mid-30s has enrolled in a local community college to earn a degree in horticulture. The night before her first major course examination, she is asked by her boss to work several additional hours because they have just received a major order that needs to be processed immediately. What is this student experiencing?
A) role conflict
B) status incompatibility
C) role exit
D) role reversal

Question

A woman in her mid-30s has enrolled in a local community college to earn a degree in  horticulture. The night before her first major course examination, she is asked by her boss to work several additional hours because they have just received a major order that needs to be processed immediately. What is this student experiencing?
A) role conflict
B) status incompatibility
C) role exit
D) role reversal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The student is experiencing role conflict, which occurs when there are incompatible demands placed upon a person relating to their different social roles, in this case, being a student and an employee.

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