Which one of the following scenarios best illustrates an avoidance–avoidance conflict?
A. You get into three colleges but are turned down by your first choice.
B. You need a car and can afford either a pre-owned luxury sedan or a brand-new low-end model.
C. It's finals week, and you just don't feel like studying for either of the two tests you have tomorrow.
D. You're at your favorite restaurant, and the server tells you they're out of your favorite dessert.
Answer: C
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A. Therapists unwittingly reinforce role-playing of alter identities. B. Genetically programmed tendencies to dissociate are triggered by stress. C. Children deal with severe abuse by creating alters who provide an "escape." D. The rewards of avoiding punishment by the legal system induce people to fake symptoms.
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a. Virtually all G-rated animated films contain scenes of violence. b. Movies cannot receive a G-rating if they contain violence. c. Movies contain less violence than many people believe. d. Violence in movies helps children learn to deal with their problems.
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a. secure b. anxious-avoidant c. anxious-resistant d. disorganized
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A. Imagine the meaning of the word "ethics." B. Imagine your car first from far away and then how it looks as you walk closer to it. C. Imagine a typical unsharpened pencil. Approximate its length in inches. D. Imagine a tic-tac-toe game proceeding from start to finish.