Krystal has learned that she has a carcinoma that is best treated by a radical surgery that involves removal of her right eye and cheekbone, which
Would be quite disfiguring. However, if she doesn't undergo surgery, her
Chances of survival are quite poor. Krystal is experiencing
A) an approach/approach conflict.
B) an approach/avoidance conflict.
C) an avoidance/avoidance conflict.
D) harm ambiguity.

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Krystal is facing an approach/avoidance conflict because she must choose between undergoing a disfiguring but potentially life-saving surgery (approach the positive outcome of survival but avoid the negative outcome of disfigurement) and not having the surgery to avoid disfigurement but risking her life (avoid the surgery but approach the risk of death).

Krystal Has Learned That She Has a Carcinoma That Is