AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The approach-avoidance conflict involves making decisions about situations that have both positive and negative ramifications. An example of this might be an individual making a decision about taking a job that possesses both financial gain and prestige, but also contains a great deal of stress and long hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -Approach-avoidance conflicts occur when there is one goal or event that has both positive and negative effects or characteristics that make the goal appealing and unappealing simultaneously. For example, marriage is a momentous decision that has both positive and negative aspects.

Detailed explanation-3: -Approach-avoidance conflict occurs when an individual is faced with a decision to pursue or avoid something that has advantages and disadvantages. The conflict causes stress as you go back and forth trying to make a decision.

Detailed explanation-4: -An approach-approach conflict example is when planning to go on vacation and the two options are Colorado and Florida. An approach-avoidance example is when a person is offered a job that has a good salary and benefits, but denies the individual time for oneself and family.