AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following situations describes an approach-avoidance conflict?
A
Markmust decide which of two attractive job offersto accept.
B
Nine-year-oldCarl must decide which of two distastefulchores to do to avoid being punished by his parents.
C
Fredmust select one menu item from among severalat a popular restaurant
D
Annamust decide whether to buy a used car that is in her price range but hasseveral mechanical problems
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Hiring-You’re the hiring manager for the company you work for. Two candidates were recently interviewed and it’s up to you to decide who you’re going to hire. This is an approach-approach conflict since it’s your decision between two appealing candidates.

Detailed explanation-4: -a situation involving a choice between two equally objectionable alternatives, for example, when an individual must choose between unemployment and a salary cut.

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