When We Accidentally Brush Up Against Someone in an Elevator,we

question 51

Multiple Choice

When we accidentally brush up against someone in an elevator,we feel shame because

• A) normally we touch to express intimacy.
• B) touching is vital to our development.
• C) we didn't receive enough hugs as children.
• D) we are territorial beings.

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Definitions:

Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a person is faced with a decision that has both attractive and unattractive elements.

Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when an individual must choose between two negative stimuli or situations.

Avoidance Goals

Objectives aimed at preventing undesirable outcomes or experiences.

Mastery Goals

Objectives focused on developing competence or mastering a skill or subject, rather than on comparing oneself to others.