AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Type of conflict with a choice between 2 unattractive (bad) options
A
Approach-approach
B
Multiple approach avoidance
C
Avoidance-avoidance
D
Approach-avoidance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict-In the avoidance-avoidance conflict, the person is faced with two goals with negative values. Both the goals appear unattractive. He/She is repelled by both goals but must choose one of them.

Detailed explanation-2: -b. avoidance-avoidance conflict-A conflict involving a choice between two unattractive alternatives.

Detailed explanation-3: -In psychology, the definition of avoidance-avoidance conflict includes those times when an individual avoids making a decision because they do not like either of the choices available to them. Avoiding difficult decisions is a way to cope with feelings of anxiety around the possible outcomes of either choice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dollar and Miller gave us insights on four types of conflicts we often get stuck in: approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, approach-avoidance, and double approach-avoidance.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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