An example of _________ is being offered a higher paying job whose responsibilities entail unwanted demands on one's personal time.
A) avoidance-avoidance conflict
B) approach-approach conflict
C) approach-avoidance conflict
D) retreat-retreat conflict
E) avoidance-approach conflict

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An approach-avoidance conflict occurs when one is faced with a decision or situation that has both positive and negative outcomes, resulting in mixed emotions and uncertainty towards the decision. In this example, the higher paying job is a positive outcome, but the unwanted demands on personal time are negative outcomes. Therefore, the individual is faced with the conflict of pursuing the higher pay or avoiding the unwanted demands on personal time.

An Example of _________ Is Being Offered a Higher Paying