After returning from work, Greg contemplates whether he should stay at home or exercise at the gym. He wants to stay at home because he likes to relax, but feels guilty about not getting enough exercise. He knows that if he goes to the gym, he will be glad that he is exercising but unhappy because he does not enjoy the activity. According to Neal E. Miller, this is an example of a(n) __________.
A)avoidance-avoidance conflict
B)approach-approach conflict
C)interpersonal conflict
D)multiple approach-avoidance conflict

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Greg is facing a multiple approach-avoidance conflict because he is dealing with two options (staying at home and going to the gym), each of which has both appealing and unappealing aspects.

After Returning from Work, Greg Contemplates Whether He Should Stay