There is an old saying, "Caught between the devil and the deep, blue sea." This saying illustrates a/an:
A) approach-approach conflict.
B) approach-avoidance conflict.
C) multiple approach-avoidance conflict.
D) avoidance-avoidance conflict.

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The saying "Caught between the devil and the deep, blue sea" refers to a situation where someone is faced with two undesirable options or outcomes. This is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict, where the individual is trying to choose between two negative alternatives.

There Is an Old Saying, "Caught Between the Devil and the Deep