All the following are approach-avoidance conflicts EXCEPT ___.
A) wanting a new car, but hating the thought of car payments
B) being embarrassed by your old, beat-up car, but knowing that at least it is paid for
C) wanting a sports car, but being afraid of higher insurance costs
D) being undecided about whether to get the flashy sports car or a roomy SUV

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Approach-avoidance conflicts involve a single goal or option that has both positive and negative aspects, making the decision difficult. Choices A, B, and C all describe scenarios where a single option has both appealing and unappealing aspects. Choice D, however, describes a situation where the conflict is between two different options, each with its own set of considerations, which is more characteristic of an avoidance-avoidance or approach-approach conflict, not an approach-avoidance conflict.

All the Following Are Approach-Avoidance Conflicts EXCEPT ___