Three-year-old Cory wants to stay up, rather than going to bed. However, he has to decide whether he will go to bed now or in five minutes. This is an example of _____ conflict.

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This is an avoidance-avoidance conflict because Cory is faced with two undesirable options: going to bed now or going to bed in five minutes. Both options involve going to bed, which he wants to avoid.

Three-Year-Old Cory Wants to Stay Up, Rather Than Going to Bed