As a conflicted goal gets closer, the tendency to ________ goal becomes stronger than the corresponding tendency to ________ goal.

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As a conflicted goal gets closer, one tends to avoid the negative consequences associated with not achieving the goal (avoid a negative) more than one tends to approach the positive outcomes associated with achieving the goal (approach a positive). Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

As a Conflicted Goal Gets Closer, the Tendency to ________