Melissa has an old car that is desperately in need of expensive repairs. She is trying to decide whether to spend the $1,500 she has in her savings account to repair her old clunker or use her savings to buy the used car that her neighbor 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, which might also have issues.

Melissa Has an Old Car That Is Desperately in Need