The difficulty that arises when the same social position imposes conflicting demands and expectations is known as

A. role conflict.
B. role strain.
C. role exit.
D. resocialization.


B. role strain.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A. Barren nest B. Empty den C. Barren den D. Empty nest

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Which of the following terms refers to the tendency for individuals to match the disclosures of others with disclosures of their own that are equally revealing?

a. metacommunication b. rule of reciprocity c. transaction management d. situational adaptability

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__________ focus on ways in which people use religion to repress, constrain, and exploit others

a. Functionalists b. Conflict theorists c. Symbolic interactionists d. Structuralists

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