Which of the following is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict?
A) A person who enjoys the ocean has to choose between retiring in the Bahamas or in Tahiti.
B) A student has to decide whether to turn in an unfinished paper and receive a failing grade or hand it in late and lose many points.
C) A person has to choose between wanting to eat some cake but not wanting the calories.
D) A person who loves chocolate must choose between eating chocolate cake or chocolate ice cream.

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In an avoidance-avoidance conflict, a person has to choose between two undesirable options. In this scenario, the student has to decide between turning in an incomplete paper and failing, or turning it in late and losing many points. Both options have negative consequences, making it an avoidance-avoidance conflict. The other options do not fit this definition.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Avoidance-Avoidance