Which of the following would be most likely to experience a problem with role conflict?
a. 65-year-old grandmother who cares for her grandchildren while the mother works.
b. 70-year-old retired business owner who comes to help his son run the business.
c. 75-year-old retired physician who volunteers at a medical screening clinic.
d. 80-year-old retired school administrator who takes educational foreign cruises several times a year.
ANS: B
The father who comes to work to "advise" his son is the most at risk for role conflict problems, because he has not completely given up his role as owner. This will conflict with his role as a father.
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