Psychology Chapter: Forms of Conflict

Questions and Answers

What is an approach-approach conflict?

Choosing between 2 positive undesirable alternatives

Choosing between 2 negative desirable alternatives

Choosing between 2 negative undesirable alternatives

Choosing between 2 positive desirable alternatives (correct)

Give an example of approach-approach conflict.

An elderly man sampling different flavors at Cold Stone and trying to decide which he likes best.

What is an avoidance-avoidance conflict?

Choosing between 2 positive desirable alternatives

Choosing between 2 negative undesirable alternatives (correct)

Choosing between 2 positive undesirable alternatives

Choosing between 2 negative desirable alternatives

Give an example of avoidance-avoidance conflict.

A father choosing between punishing his son by making him wash the dishes or take out the trash. Signup and view all the answers

What is an approach-avoidance conflict?

Being attracted to and repelled by the same goal or activity Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of approach-avoidance conflict.

A boyfriend meeting his girlfriend's father for the first time. Signup and view all the answers

What is a multiple approach-avoidance conflict?

Being simultaneously attracted to and repelled by each of several alternatives Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of multiple approach-avoidance conflict.

Going to a dealership and seeing a brand new car but having to consider new bills. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Forms of Conflict

Approach-approach conflict: Involves making a choice between two positive, desirable alternatives.
Example: An elderly man in line at Cold Stone struggles to choose a favorite ice cream flavor, causing a delay for others behind him.
Avoidance-avoidance conflict: Centers around selecting between two negative, undesirable alternatives.
Example: A father faced with the choice of punishing his son can either make him wash dishes or take out the trash, both being undesirable options.
Approach-avoidance conflict: Characterized by being both attracted and repelled by the same goal or activity.
Example: A boyfriend feels drawn to meet his girlfriend's father to bond with the family but is simultaneously afraid of how the father will react to him.
Multiple approach-avoidance conflict: Involves attraction and repulsion regarding several options at the same time.
Example: Visiting a car dealership reveals a new car that is appealing but comes with upcoming bills; comparing it to an old car which lacks new costs but offers less allure.

Description

Explore the various forms of conflict in psychology, including approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, approach-avoidance, and multiple approach-avoidance conflicts. This quiz delves into definitions and real-life examples that illustrate each type of conflict. Test your understanding and application of these concepts in everyday situations.