Conflict that results from having to choose between two unattractive alternatives is called which type?

Conflict that results from having to choose between two unattractive alternatives is called which type?

• A. Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict
• B. Approach-Avoidance Conflict
• C. Approach-Approach Conflict
• D. Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflict

Answer: (A)

When you have to choose between two unattractive options, you’re facing an avoidance-avoidance conflict. Both possible outcomes are undesirable, so the pressure comes from choosing the lesser of two negatives rather than moving toward something you want. This kind of dilemma tends to cause more stress because every available path feels aversive, making the decision feel like you’re stuck between bad choices. For example, imagine you must decide between two chores you dislike equally and neither is appealing. That’s the essence of avoidance-avoidance: the pull to avoid the negative aspects of both options, with no clearly attractive alternative to step toward. This isn’t the same as an approach-approach conflict, where two attractive options tempt you; nor is it a single option with both positive and negative aspects (that would be approach-avoidance); and it isn’t about many choices that each have mixed positives and negatives (that would be multiple approach-avoidance).

When you have to choose between two unattractive options, you’re facing an avoidance-avoidance conflict. Both possible outcomes are undesirable, so the pressure comes from choosing the lesser of two negatives rather than moving toward something you want. This kind of dilemma tends to cause more stress because every available path feels aversive, making the decision feel like you’re stuck between bad choices.

For example, imagine you must decide between two chores you dislike equally and neither is appealing. That’s the essence of avoidance-avoidance: the pull to avoid the negative aspects of both options, with no clearly attractive alternative to step toward.

This isn’t the same as an approach-approach conflict, where two attractive options tempt you; nor is it a single option with both positive and negative aspects (that would be approach-avoidance); and it isn’t about many choices that each have mixed positives and negatives (that would be multiple approach-avoidance).