A patient has been recovering from surgery for several months and is becoming dependent on others while being exempt from the usual social role responsibilities. This patient is at risk for developing
a. interrole conflict c. role overload
b. invalidism d. interpersonal role conflict
B
Invalidism develops over time when a person continues to have a perception of poor health, prolonged emotional distress, and interpersonal dependency for reassurance and attention. This can lead to "learned helplessness" and invalidism. Interrole conflict is when the expectations of one role oppose the expectations of another role. Role overload is when excessive demands of numerous roles have conflicting priorities. Interpersonal role conflict is when incompatible role expectations are held by one or more people.
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