Which of the following is an example of a consequence of role reversal?

• A. Improved accuracy of medical diagnoses
• B. Decreased conflict over decisions
• C. Stress and conflicting responsibilities for adult or child
• D. Decreased caregiver burden

Answer: (C)

Role reversal in caregiving brings on emotional and practical strain as responsibilities shift and boundaries blur. When an adult child must assume care for a parent, or a dependent individual relies on someone who previously looked to them for support, the dynamic changes and old roles are upended. This often leads to stress and conflicting responsibilities because both parties adjust to new duties, decision-making authority, and expectations, which can clash with established routines and beliefs. That’s why this option best captures a common consequence of role reversal. The other ideas don’t fit as well: medical diagnoses aren’t typically affected by who is providing care, a decrease in decision-making conflict isn’t a typical outcome when roles change, and caregiver burden generally rises rather than falls in role-reversal situations.