Which conflict arises when both options are equally unpleasant?

Which conflict arises when both options are equally unpleasant?

• A. Approach-Approach
• B. Avoidance-Avoidance
• C. Approach-Avoidance
• D. Double bind

Answer: (B)

Two equally unpleasant options produce avoidance-avoidance conflict. When both choices are aversive, you feel pushed to avoid both, yet you must pick one, which creates heightened tension and indecision as you try to determine which outcome is the lesser of two evils. This is different from approach-approach (two good options), approach-avoidance (one option with both appealing and aversive aspects), and the double bind (conflicting demands with no clear, workable resolution). So the scenario fits avoidance-avoidance: the conflict arises from choosing between two unpleasant alternatives.

Two equally unpleasant options produce avoidance-avoidance conflict. When both choices are aversive, you feel pushed to avoid both, yet you must pick one, which creates heightened tension and indecision as you try to determine which outcome is the lesser of two evils. This is different from approach-approach (two good options), approach-avoidance (one option with both appealing and aversive aspects), and the double bind (conflicting demands with no clear, workable resolution). So the scenario fits avoidance-avoidance: the conflict arises from choosing between two unpleasant alternatives.