Bill and Karen are new parents for the first time. Although they have both had successful careers, Karen is considering staying home full-time when her maternity leave is over and Bill has agreed to pick up extra hours at work to help make up the difference. Bill and Karen are exhibiting:

a. transition.
b. traditionalization.
c. role diffusion.
d. isolation.


B

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