Author Question: Which of the following is the best example of role conflict? 1. Larry Martin, a 16-year-old high ... (Read 45 times)

Kthamas · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is the best example of role conflict?

1. Larry Martin, a 16-year-old high school junior, is required to baby-sit his two younger siblings on Friday night, but he wants to go to a ballgame with his friend.
2. Martha Nelson, a 35-year-old single parent of two, is juggling two jobs and taking college courses part-time.
3. Nancy Olsen, a 25-year-old newlywed, is working her first job and trying to decorate her apartment.
4. Oscar Palmer, a 45-year-old father of four, is seeking a divorce from his wife of 20 years.

Question 2

The Owens family consists of Matt (husband) and Carol (wife) and their four children. Sam is Matt's son from a previous marriage, Dan is Carol's son from a previous relationship, and Pete and Jenny have been born since their marriage.

1. Blended family.
2. Compound family.
3. Extended family.
4. Three-generational family.