Which of the Following Is an Example of a Time-Based

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a time-based conflict?

• A) A parent is very tired at work after coaching his or her daughter's team on the weekend.
• B) A parent is so tired at the end of the day that he or she neglects children while at home.
• C) A parent uses the authoritarian style of communication from work to address a spouse.
• D) A parent is preoccupied thinking about a sick child while at work.

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Definitions:

Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that arises when an individual must choose between two equally unattractive options or outcomes.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a goal or situation has both positive and negative aspects, making the individual want to approach and avoid it at the same time.

Multiple Approach-Avoidance

Multiple approach-avoidance involves conflict situations where an individual faces several options, each with both appealing and adverse aspects.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.