AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

THEORIES AND PHYSIOLOGY OF EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what type of conflict has a choice between two equally unattractive alternatives?
A
approach-approach
B
approach-avoidance
C
avoidance-avoidance
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In avoidance-avoidance conflicts, an individual must choose between two similarly unattractive alternatives.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition: Conflict whereby one must choose between two more or less equally undesirable or unattractive goals. Example: An example of this type of conflict would be a situation where you have to decide between doing unwanted homework (avoidance) or doing unwanted house chores (avoidance).

Detailed explanation-3: -b. avoidance-avoidance conflict-A conflict involving a choice between two unattractive alternatives.

Detailed explanation-4: -Avoidance-avoidance conflict is when a person has difficulty choosing between two unfavorable options. Examples of this include choosing between surgery or radiation treatments for cancer, or choosing between a lower salary at work or unemployment.

Detailed explanation-5: -Overview. 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.

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