Melissa Has an Old Car That Is Desperately in Need

question 283

Multiple Choice

Melissa has an old car that is desperately in need of expensive repairs.She is trying to decide whether to spend the $1500 she has in her savings account to repair her old clunker,or use her savings to buy the used car that her neighbor has for sale.As Melissa considers which of these two options she will select,she is facing

• A) an approach-approach conflict
• B) an approach-avoidance conflict
• C) an avoidance-avoidance conflict
• D) a frustration-pressure conflict

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