Carly Is an Elementary School Teacher Who Is Expected to Both

question 27

Multiple Choice

Carly is an elementary school teacher who is expected to both nurture her students and enforce strict policies. When Jimmy acts out and breaks the rules, Carly knows it is because he has trouble at home. Discipline only causes him to act out more. She feels as though she is stuck between helping and harming him. This is an example of _____.

• A) role conflict
• B) role ambiguity
• C) work overload
• D) burnout

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Definitions:

Merit Pool

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Profit Sharing

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