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.

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