In Marsha's History Class,the Students Are Given a Choice of Either

question 86

Multiple Choice

In Marsha's history class,the students are given a choice of either writing a twelve-page paper or giving a twenty-minute oral presentation in front of the class.Marsha is having a difficult time making the decision because both are a lot of work.She is experiencing a(n) ____ conflict situation.

• A) multiple approach-avoidance
• B) approach-approach
• C) avoidance-avoidance
• D) approach-avoidance

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the overall sum consumers are ready and able to spend on a product or service and what they really spend.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when simultaneously holding two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Self-Serving Bias

A common cognitive bias where individuals attribute their successes to internal factors while blaming external factors for their failures.

Cognitive Component

Refers to the beliefs, thoughts, and knowledge that influence how an individual understands and interacts with the world.