A conflict in which a person must choose between two undesirable routes to a goal or goals is called __________
A) approach-avoidance.
B) avoidance-avoidance.
C) approach-approach.
D) multiple approach-avoidance.

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In an approach-avoidance conflict, the person is attracted to and repelled by the same goal, such as wanting to eat a delicious dessert but not wanting to gain weight. 
In an avoidance-avoidance conflict, the person must choose between two undesirable options, such as deciding whether to undergo a painful medical treatment or live with an illness. Hence, B is the correct answer. 
Approach-approach conflicts involve choosing between two desirable options, like deciding which vacation destination to choose. 
Multiple approach-avoidance conflicts occur when a person must choose between options that have both positive and negative aspects, such as choosing between two job offers with different salaries and benefits.

A Conflict in Which a Person Must Choose Between Two