Ben and Jenny, his wife, have a disagreement over what kinds of investments they should make for long-term financial security. Ben wants to invest heavily in risky ventures while Jenny prefers secure options such as savings bonds. In this scenario, Ben and Jenny have a(n) ________.
A. conflict of interest
B. goal conflict
C. cognitive conflict
D. affective conflict
Answer: D
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