Mary works in an office and has two young children. To make sure that her children arrive at school on time, Mary shifts her office timing so that she can work from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on weekdays and also on Saturdays. Which coping strategy is Mary using to deal with the role conflict that she faces?
A. Denying that there is a problem
B. Compromising any one role
C. Exiting both the roles
D. Compartmentalizing roles
E. Setting priorities
Answer: D
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