role conflict

a state of tension or distress caused by inconsistent or discordant expectations associated with one’s social or group role, as when a single role’s demands are inconsistent with each other (intrarole conflict) or when individuals occupy more than one role and the behaviors required by these roles are incompatible (interrole conflict).

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April 20th 2024

basal cell

see Type IV cell.