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

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict?

• A) You can't decide which of two movies to see.
• B) You can't decide whether to vote for Smith or Jones in the upcoming election, neither of whom you like.
• C) You can't decide whether or not to get married to the woman you love and give up the single life.
• D) You can't decide whether to go to work or to play hooky and go to the beach.

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Definitions:

Decubitus

A medical term referring to a body position in which the patient lies down. It also pertains to pressure sores that can develop from prolonged bedrest.

Bedsore

A sore that develops on the body due to prolonged pressure from lying in one position.

Alopecia

A condition causing hair loss from some or all areas of the body, typically the scalp.

Baldness

The condition of having a lack of hair on the scalp, also known as alopecia.