Melissa has an old car that is desperately in need of expensive repairs. She is trying to decide whether to spend the R15 000 she has in her savings account to repair her old car, or use her savings to buy the used car that her neighbour has for sale. As Melissa considers which of these two options she will select, she is facing

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Melissa is facing an avoidance-avoidance conflict because she has to choose between two undesirable options: spending a significant amount of money to repair her old car or using her savings to buy another used car. Both choices involve avoiding negative outcomes rather than pursuing positive ones.

Melissa Has an Old Car That Is Desperately in Need