Question

16. Suppose you're at a store and you see something you would really like. You know your spouse will be very angry if you buy it and you don't want to get into an argument. In this situation, you're experiencing _______ conflict.

A. approach-avoidance
B. multiple-approach-avoidance
C. approach-approach
D. avoidance-avoidance

Answer 1

A. approach-avoidance

Step-by-step explanation:

Approach-avoidance is a conflict resolution approach that happens when you realize that a decision of yours has a positive side and a negative side, with which you reflect which side is most relevant to you when deciding whether or not to make the decision. An example of this can be seen in the question above where you want to buy something. This thing will make you happy, but it will provoke a discussion between you and your spouse, as you really don't want to participate in a discussion, you end up giving up buying.