Ken wants to go to law school because he believes being a lawyer will bring him prestige and a good income. However, he is not sure he should attend because he is very concerned about the hard work law school will involve and the money it will cost. Ken is faced with a(n) __________ conflict.

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Ken is facing an approach-avoidance conflict because he is attracted to the potential benefits of attending law school (prestige and good income) but is also deterred by the hard work and cost involved. In an approach-avoidance conflict, the individual is faced with a decision with both positive and negative outcomes, making it difficult to choose.

Ken Wants to Go to Law School Because He Believes