Approach/avoidance Conflict

question 40

Multiple Choice

Approach/avoidance conflict:   

• A)arises when a choice must be made between two or more unattractive or undesirable goals. 
• B)is produced when a choice must be made between two or more goals, each of which has attractive and unattractive elements. 
• C)occurs when a choice must be made between two or more attractive or desirable alternatives. 
• D)occurs whether or not a choice is made.

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Definitions:

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by high levels of enthusiasm, energy, sociability, talkativeness, and assertiveness.

Personality Variance

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Genes

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