AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
George has been accepted by two colleges, both of which equally impress him. The stress situation he is in is called a(n) ____ conflict.
A
approach-avoidance
B
approach-approach
C
avoidance-avoidance
D
None of the above
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. For example, marriage is a momentous decision that has both positive and negative aspects.

Detailed explanation-2: -A dilemma, in the most general sense, is a situation that requires a choice between two options that are (or seem to be) equally undesirable or unsatisfactory.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Eustress produces positive feelings of excitement, fulfillment, meaning, satisfaction, and well-being, ” Lee said. He explains that eustress is good because you feel confident, adequate, and stimulated by the challenge you experience from the stressor.

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