Double Approach-Avoidance Conflict is described as which of the following?

• A. A conflict between two attractive options
• B. Two options each with pros and cons
• C. A single option with both attractive and unattractive aspects
• D. A conflict between two unattractive options

Answer: (B)

Double approach-avoidance conflict involves having two options, each with both appealing and unattractive features, so you must weigh the positive and negative aspects of each choice. Describing this as “two options each with pros and cons” fits because it captures that each option has attractions and drawbacks, creating a tug-of-war as you decide.

Think of it as choosing between two opportunities, where both offer benefits and costs. That’s different from two attractive options (which would be an approach–approach conflict), or a single option with both good and bad points (which is the standard approach–avoidance), or two unattractive options (an avoidance–avoidance conflict).