Asked by Jeremy Jo Newball-Ruiz on Jul 04, 2024
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A traffic cop pulls over a speeder only to discover that the driver is a close friend. The police officer is torn because her professional obligations demand that she punish the speeder, but her personal obligations suggest that she should give a friend a break. This is an example of
A) ego strain.
B) an expression of behavior.
C) role conflict.
D) role strain.
Role Conflict
Occurs when there are incompatible demands placed upon a person by two or more statuses or roles they hold, leading to stress and difficulty in satisfying the demands of all roles.
Professional Obligations
Duties or responsibilities that come with one's profession, including adherence to ethical standards and commitment to properly performing job roles.
- Grasp the phenomenon of role strain and its difference from role conflict, along with strategies to manage them.
Verified Answer
KG
Kaodi Gerry OforJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The situation described involves a conflict between the police officer's roles as a professional and a friend, thus creating role conflict. The other options do not accurately capture the nature of the conflict.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the phenomenon of role strain and its difference from role conflict, along with strategies to manage them.