Question 1

Brian has seriously dated two girls in high school and is feeling pressure from both to make a commitment.Brian is so stressed by having to choose between these two girls that he goes to his grandparents for a visit the day after graduation and then decides to stay and attend both summer sessions at the small college in his grandparents' hometown.Brian is dealing with his conflict

Accepted Answer

Brian is dealing with his conflict by "leaving the field," which means he is physically removing himself from the situation that is causing him stress, rather than confronting or making a decision about it directly.

Question 2

Ron's parents want him to either go to college or go to work in his father's business.Ron does not want to do either.He becomes so stressed by this conflict that he joins the army.Ron's joining the army is an example of

Accepted Answer

Ron's decision to join the army can be seen as "leaving the field" because he is avoiding the conflict between his parents' wishes and his own desires by choosing a completely different path.

Question 3

People often "freeze" and find it impossible to take action in an __________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People often "freeze" and find it impossible...

Question 4

One who is simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the same activity or goal is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

Approach-avoidance conflict occurs when an individual is attracted to a goal or activity but also has negative aspects associated with it. This creates a sense of conflict as the individual wants to approach the goal, but also wants to avoid it to escape potential drawbacks.

Question 5

May does not want to go to college nor does she want to get a job, but she has got to do one or the other, according to her parents.She is experiencing which type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

May is facing an avoidance-avoidance conflict as she has to choose between two undesirable options - going to college or getting a job. She does not want to do either, but she has to pick one.

Question 6

You've won a contest and have to decide between a cruise to the Bahamas or a vacation in England.This is an example of a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of an approach-approach conflict because both options are desirable and appealing, but the individual must choose between them. 
As an AI language model, I cannot provide an opinion on the best choice as it depends on the individual's personal preferences and priorities.

Question 7

The easiest conflict to resolve is usually a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

Approach-approach conflicts involve deciding between two or more desirable options, which typically results in the easiest resolution. This is because there are no negative consequences to either option, unlike in avoidance-avoidance conflicts where all options have negative consequences, or in approach-avoidance conflicts where there are both positive and negative aspects to a single option. Multiple approach-avoidance conflicts involve choosing between options, each with both positive and negative aspects, making the decision more difficult.

Question 8

Joleenn loves desserts but is on a diet.When offered a dessert, she will probably experience a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

Joleenn is experiencing an approach-avoidance conflict, as she both wants to enjoy the dessert and also wants to stick to her diet. This type of conflict occurs when there are both positive and negative aspects to a decision or situation. The best choice would depend on Joleenn's personal priorities and values. She may choose to indulge in a small portion of the dessert as a treat, or she may choose to avoid it altogether to stay on track with her diet.

Question 9

Miranda's company is downsizing.She was given the choice of relocating or being terminated from her position.She does not want to do either.Miranda faces a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

Miranda is facing an avoidance-avoidance conflict because she is trying to avoid two undesirable options (relocating or being terminated) and is therefore stuck in a difficult decision-making situation.

Question 10

If you cannot decide whether to order the steak or the Creole shrimp dish because they both are so delicious, you are experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes an approach-approach conflict, where an individual is torn between two desirable options, both of which have positive outcomes.

Question 11

A person caught between "a rock and a hard place" is in a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A person caught between "a rock and a hard place" is facing an avoidance-avoidance conflict, where both options have negative outcomes and the individual must choose the "lesser of two evils."

Question 12

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him.This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of approach-avoidance conflict because James desires to marry Lauren (approach) but is afraid of the responsibilities that come with marriage (avoidance).

Question 13

Sandra desperately wants to join her friends on a European excursion, but the trip is so expensive she is having trouble deciding whether to go or not.Sandra is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

Sandra is experiencing an approach-avoidance conflict because she is attracted to the idea of going on the trip (approach) but is deterred by the high cost (avoidance).

Question 14

Roger is trying skydiving for the first time.The pilot signals that they are in the jump area, but Roger is unable to move.At the same time, he does not want to return to the airport.Roger is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Roger is experiencing an avoidance-avoidance conflict because he does not want to return to the airport, but he is also unable to move and face his fear of skydiving.

Question 15

You really love horror movies.It's Friday night, and there is a 7:10 showing of A Haunting to Remember.There is also a 7:20 showing of A Slashing Good Time.Having to choose which movie you'll go see is an example of a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of an approach-approach conflict because you have to choose between two desirable options, both of which you are attracted to.

Question 16

If you are forced to choose between taking bad-tasting medicine or being sick, you may experience a(n)__________conflict.

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict, where a person must choose between two undesirable outcomes: taking bad-tasting medicine or remaining sick.

Question 17

Indecision, inaction, freezing, and leaving the field are reactions to which conflict?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance-avoidance conflicts occur when an individual faces a choice between two undesirable options, leading to indecision, inaction, freezing, and leaving the field.

Question 18

A person trapped in a hotel fire 20 stories from the ground has the choice of jumping from the window to a sure death or dashing through the flames and almost surely dying of smoke inhalation and burns.This person

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes a highly stressful and life-threatening situation where the person is likely to experience a freeze response, a common reaction in situations perceived as overwhelming or without a clear escape, making it difficult to decide or take action.

Question 19

Regarding the approach-avoidance conflict, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement "The approach-avoidance conflict often results in the person freezing and then using displacement to deal with this difficult situation" is false. While the approach-avoidance conflict can create ambivalent feelings and lead to partial approach solutions, it does not necessarily result in freezing or displacement. Instead, individuals may try to weigh the pros and cons of the situation or seek out additional information before making a decision.

Question 20

Regarding conflict, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Freezing and leaving the field are actually reactions to an avoidance-avoidance conflict, not an approach-approach conflict. In an approach-approach conflict, the person is choosing between two desirable options, whereas in an avoidance-avoidance conflict, the person is choosing between two undesirable options.

Quiz 13: Health, Stress, and Coping.

Ron's parents want him to either go to college or go to work in his father's business.Ron does not want to do either.He becomes so stressed by this conflict that he joins the army.Ron's joining the army is an example of

People often "freeze" and find it impossible to take action in an __________ conflict.

One who is simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the same activity or goal is experiencing a(n) __________ conflict.

May does not want to go to college nor does she want to get a job, but she has got to do one or the other, according to her parents.She is experiencing which type of conflict?

You've won a contest and have to decide between a cruise to the Bahamas or a vacation in England.This is an example of a(n) __________ conflict.

The easiest conflict to resolve is usually a(n) __________ conflict.

Joleenn loves desserts but is on a diet.When offered a dessert, she will probably experience a(n) __________ conflict.

Miranda's company is downsizing.She was given the choice of relocating or being terminated from her position.She does not want to do either.Miranda faces a(n) __________ conflict.

If you cannot decide whether to order the steak or the Creole shrimp dish because they both are so delicious, you are experiencing a(n) __________ conflict.

A person caught between "a rock and a hard place" is in a(n) __________ conflict.

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him.This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Sandra desperately wants to join her friends on a European excursion, but the trip is so expensive she is having trouble deciding whether to go or not.Sandra is experiencing a(n) __________ conflict.

Roger is trying skydiving for the first time.The pilot signals that they are in the jump area, but Roger is unable to move.At the same time, he does not want to return to the airport.Roger is experiencing

You really love horror movies.It's Friday night, and there is a 7:10 showing of A Haunting to Remember.There is also a 7:20 showing of A Slashing Good Time.Having to choose which movie you'll go see is an example of a(n) __________ conflict.

If you are forced to choose between taking bad-tasting medicine or being sick, you may experience a(n) __________conflict.

Indecision, inaction, freezing, and leaving the field are reactions to which conflict?

A person trapped in a hotel fire 20 stories from the ground has the choice of jumping from the window to a sure death or dashing through the flames and almost surely dying of smoke inhalation and burns.This person

Regarding the approach-avoidance conflict, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding conflict, which of the following statements is FALSE?