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Approach-avoidance conflict

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

This is a type of conflict involving one goal or event that has both positive (attractive) and negative (repelling) aspects.

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