Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. approach–avoidance conflict

approach–avoidance conflict

approach–avoidance conflict

a situation involving a single goal or option that has both desirable and undesirable aspects or consequences. The closer an individual comes to the goal, the greater the anxiety, but withdrawal from the goal then increases the desire. See also approach–approach conflict; avoidance–avoidance conflict; double approach–avoidance conflict.

Related Terms

22q11.2 deletion syndrome

22q11.2 deletion syndrome a disorder caused by the deletion...

adenine

adenine (symbol: A) n. a purine compound present in the nuc...

free parameter

free parameter a value that is estimated from data, usually...

language arts

language arts the part of a school curriculum that teaches...

sensory bias

sensory bias the display of sensory preferences that may no...

olfactory tract

olfactory tract a band of nerve fibers that originates in t...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter A

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2025 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact