Ralph Would Really Like to Date Leesa but Is Afraid

question 417

Multiple Choice

Ralph would really like to date Leesa but is afraid of her dad and three big brothers.Rather than actually "taking her out on a date," Ralph spends time with her at school and at after-school functions but does not go near her home.Ralph has solved his approach-avoidance of Leesa by using

• A) displacement.
• B) partial approach.
• C) stress bargaining.
• D) psychological escape.

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