Which of the following is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict?
A) a person who enjoys the ocean has to choose between retiring in the Bahamas or in Tahiti
B) a student has to decide whether to turn in an unfinished paper and receive a failing grade or hand it in late and lose many points
C) a person has to choose between wanting to eat some cake but not wanting the calories
D) a person who loves chocolate must choose between eating chocolate cake or chocolate ice cream

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Avoidance-avoidance conflict occurs when a person has to make a choice between two undesirable options. In this case, the student has to choose between turning in an unfinished paper and receiving a failing grade or handing it in late and losing many points. Both options are negative, and the student has to choose the lesser of two evils.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Avoidance-Avoidance