Elaine is a clinical sociologist who practices marriage and family therapy. She is also a college professor. One of her current students asks her if she can make an appointment for a therapy session. Elaine tells the student that she will refer her to a colleague because she feels that performing therapy with a student potentially could be an example of ________.

A. role conflict
B. status displacement
C. role exit
D. role strain


Answer: A

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