Being attracted to and repelled by two alternative wants at the same time is an example of
A)Approach\Approach Conflict
B)Avoidance\Avoidance Conflict
C)Approach\Avoidance Conflict
D)Avoidance\Approach\Avoidance

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Approach/Avoidance Conflict refers to a situation where an individual is attracted to a certain option, but at the same time, repelled by it due to its undesirable consequences. In this case, the individual is faced with two alternative wants that have both positive and negative attributes, causing the ambivalence. Choice A, Approach/Approach Conflict, refers to a situation where an individual has to choose between two desirable options, and both have positive outcomes. Choice B, Avoidance/Avoidance Conflict, refers to a situation where an individual has to choose between two undesirable options, and both have negative consequences. Choice D, Avoidance/Approach/Avoidance, is not a valid option as it is not a recognized type of conflict.

Being Attracted to and Repelled by Two Alternative Wants at the Same