Most students want good grades, but they don't want to study. This is an example of
A) frustration
B) an approach-approach conflict.
C) an approach-avoidance conflict.
D) an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

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An approach-avoidance conflict occurs when an individual is faced with a decision that has both positive and negative aspects or consequences. In this case, the positive aspect is obtaining good grades, but the negative aspect is the effort and time required to study. The individual may approach the goal of good grades, but also want to avoid the effort of studying.

Most Students Want Good Grades, but They Don't Want to Study