Sally works part-time at a book store. She is always busy playing multiple roles at home and work. She takes on everything and even asks for more. She agrees with her supervisor's criticisms as well. However, whenever her colleagues ask her to join them for a dinner or a weekend party, she refuses by saying she has a lot of work that still needs to be done. Which of the following games is Sally playing in this scenario?
A)A "why don't you…Yes, but" game
B)A "wooden leg" game
C)A "harried" game
D)A "now I've got you" game

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Sally is playing the "harried" game where she portrays herself as overly busy and stressed to gain sympathy and justification for not engaging in social activities outside of work. She may feel guilty about not being able to do everything asked of her and is using this game to cope with those feelings.

Sally Works Part-Time at a Book Store