Edgar Is Constantly Trying to Do Too Many Things for His

question 154

Multiple Choice

Edgar is constantly trying to do too many things for his available time because he just can't say no to anyone. He keeps promising he will tell the next person no, but when that person asks for his help, he caves in. He is experiencing ______.

• A) role conflict
• B) role ambiguity
• C) role overload
• D) role diffusion

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