In a(n) ____ conflict,an individual must choose among two or more alternatives,each of which is expected to have a negative outcome.

A) cognitive dissonance
B) approach-avoidance
C) approach-approach
D) avoidance-avoidance

In an avoidance-avoidance conflict, an individual faces a choice between two or more negative outcomes and must choose the least negative option. This is different from an approach-avoidance conflict in which an individual faces a decision between a positive and negative outcome, or an approach-approach conflict in which an individual must choose between two or more positive outcomes. Cognitive dissonance refers to the mental discomfort that arises when an individual holds conflicting beliefs or values.