Asked by Cassandra Hartley on Apr 24, 2024

Ken wants to go to law school because he believes being a lawyer will bring him prestige and a good income. However, he is not sure he should attend because he is very concerned about the hard work law school will involve and the money it will cost. Ken is faced with a(n) ________ conflict.

A) approach-approach
B) avoidance-avoidance
C) approach-avoidance
D) double approach-avoidance

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a single goal or event has both attractive and unattractive aspects, leading to internal struggle.

Prestige

The respect and admiration that an individual or organization gains based on their achievements or quality.

Hard Work

Persistent effort applied towards achieving a goal or completing tasks.

  • Familiarize yourself with different forms of psychological conflicts and their significance.
  • Understand the significance of personal decision-making in the context of psychological conflicts.