avoidance-avoidance conflict

noun

: psychological conflict that results when a choice must be made between two undesirable alternatives compare approach-approach conflict, approach-avoidance conflict

Dictionary Entries Near avoidance-avoidance conflict

avoidance

avoidance-avoidance conflict

avoidant

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“Avoidance-avoidance conflict.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/avoidance-avoidance%20conflict. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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