Quiz 1.3. Role Conflict

What is the primary definition of role conflict?

• A conflict between personal and professional goals
• A conflict between or among roles corresponding to multiple statuses held by one person
• A disagreement between family members
• A clash between coworkers

Which of the following is described as the most obvious example of role conflict?

• Work/family conflict
• Student/athlete conflict
• Friend/enemy conflict
• Teacher/parent conflict

In the example of the mother who is also a doctor, what causes her role conflict?

• Her dislike of both roles
• The incompatibility between long work hours and family time
• Her preference for work over family
• The hospital's strict rules

How does the text describe the experience of role conflict for most individuals?

• Exciting and challenging
• Conflicting and distressing
• Motivating and inspiring
• Boring and monotonous

In the example of the school superintendent who is also a father, what creates his role conflict?

• His dislike for both roles
• Incompatible expectations from family and work obligations
• His preference for work over family
• The school board's unreasonable demands