Samantha has a two-year-old son who has come down with a cold, but she also has class later in the afternoon. Samantha has no one else to watch her son, so she decides to stay home rather than attend class. Which of the following types of social status is Samantha occupying?
A. role strain
B. role conflict
C. role confusion
D. role distance
Answer: B
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