A man has roles of father, husband, professional businessman, son, and community leader. What may he be at risk of experiencing?
a. Role confusion
b. Isolation
c. Internal role conflict
d. Diminished self-esteem
ANS: C
The assumption of multiple roles results in conflicts because the individual roles require time and behavioral modes that may conflict with each other. For example, the behaviors that a self-directed businessman may find useful in running a successful business may conflict with being the obedient son or caring husband.
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