An approach-avoidance conflict may best be resolved by ____ the avoidance motivation rather than ____ the approach motivation.
A) decreasing; decreasing
B) decreasing; increasing
C) increasing; decreasing
D) increasing; increasing

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The approach-avoidance conflict involves both approach and avoidance motivations, but research suggests that decreasing the avoidance motivation is more effective in reducing the conflict and reaching a decision. This is because avoiding negative outcomes often carries more weight than approaching positive outcomes in decision-making. Increasing the approach motivation may lead to more temptation and difficulty in resisting the attractive aspects of the decision, prolonging the conflict.

An Approach-Avoidance Conflict May Best Be Resolved by ____ the Avoidance