Michelle Is a Single Mother Who Works an Eight-Hour Shift

question 33

Multiple Choice

Michelle is a single mother who works an eight-hour shift at the local factory. When she gets home she makes dinner for her two children, supervises their homework, prepares their lunches for the next day, and straightens up the apartment. When she gets to bed at 10:00, Michelle is generally exhausted. It is likely that she is experiencing:

• A) role overload.
• B) flextime.
• C) enhancement.
• D) interrole conflict.

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Definitions:

Impossible Deadlines

Timeframes for completing tasks or objectives that are unrealistic and unattainable, often leading to stress and frustration.

Type D Personality

A personality typology that describes individuals who generally experience negative emotions and tend to avoid social interactions due to fear of disapproval.

Suppression of Emotions

The conscious effort to control and withhold displaying one's emotional responses.

Chronic Emotional Distress

Involves long-term, persistent emotional suffering which can significantly impact an individual's overall well-being and functioning.