As a mother, Linda sometimes feels torn. Most of the time she focuses on being loving and supportive, but sometimes she needs to be firm to discipline her children. These opposing expectations are an example of

A. role strain.
B. role conflict.
C. adult socialization.
D. ascribed status.

A. role strain

Explanation:

As a mother, Linda sometimes feels torn. Most of the time she focuses on being loving and supportive, but sometimes she needs to be firm to discipline her children. These opposing expectations are an example of  role strain.

Role strain is the stress experienced by an individual due to incompatible expectations, obligations or behaviours within a single role. For example, as a mother, you are expected to be loving and also firm, help the children with their studies and also prepare their meals. This is an example or role strain.

On the other hand, role conflict is the stress experienced by an individual as a result of different roles. Example, the role of a mother and at the same time the role of a career accountant.