Question

select the correct answer.
which term refers to conflicting roles within the same status?
a. role strain
b. role conflict
c. status strain
d. status conflict

Explanation:

Role strain is defined as the stress caused by conflicting demands associated with a single social status. In contrast, role conflict involves conflicting demands from different statuses. The terms "status strain" and "status conflict" are not standard sociological terms for this concept.

Answer:

A. role strain