Susan Smith is a single mother who works as a social worker for a large hospital. Very often she has to work late at night in order to deal with emergencies. In order to do so, she must spend time away from her five-year-old daughter. She feels guilty about not spending enough time with her daughter, but at the same time she realizes that if she didn't stay late at the office she would be

neglecting her professional duties. Smith's problem is an example of role:

a. ambiguity
b. conflict
c. strain
d. stretch


B

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