Bill has a toothache, and he wants the tooth to stop hurting, but he has always been afraid to go to a dentist. What type of motivational conflict is Bill experiencing?
A) a cognitive dissonance conflict
B) an approach-approach conflict
C) an avoidance-avoidance conflict
D) an approach-avoidance conflict

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Bill is experiencing an approach-avoidance conflict because he desires the outcome of relieving his toothache (approach) but is simultaneously repelled by his fear of going to the dentist (avoidance).

Bill Has a Toothache, and He Wants the Tooth to Stop