Question

Fathima is in confusion. She would like to procure a valuable book as a birthday gift to her sweetheart, who-is fond of such arti-cles. At the same time she knows that he is very conservative with money. What type of conflict is she facing?

• A. Approach-approach
• B. Approach-avoidance
• C. Avoidance-avoidance
• D. Positive approach

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Approach-avoidance

In psychology, approach-avoidance is a motivational distinction that describes when a person is both drawn to and repelled by a stimulus or goal. This can lead to uncertainty about the outcome of different actions or responses. 

Here are some key aspects of approach-avoidance: 

• Approach

  A tendency to move toward or maintain contact with a desired stimulus. 

• Avoidance

  A tendency to move away from or maintain distance from an undesired stimulus. 

• Approach-avoidance conflict

  A psychological conflict that occurs when a goal is both desirable and undesirable. The main cause of stress in this situation is the realization that one will miss out on an advantage regardless of the decision made. 

• Equilibrium point

  During an approach-avoidance conflict, a person reaches an equilibrium point when they feel a pull from the disadvantages side as they get closer to the goal, causing them to avoid it. They then feel a pull from the advantages side to approach the goal. 

• Personality theories

  Approach and avoidance theories of personality attempt to explain the differences between how people react to appetitive and aversive stimuli