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| − | '''Avoidance-approach conflict''' is a conflict between a desire to approach an object or situation that has some positive value | + | '''Avoidance-approach conflict''' is a conflict between a desire to approach an object or situation that has some positive value and a desire to avoid that object or situation because it has been associated with harm. |
According to traditional learning theory, this conflict is a root of [[anxiety]]. | According to traditional learning theory, this conflict is a root of [[anxiety]]. | ||
Revision as of 03:15, October 7, 2008
Avoidance-approach conflict is a conflict between a desire to approach an object or situation that has some positive value and a desire to avoid that object or situation because it has been associated with harm.
According to traditional learning theory, this conflict is a root of anxiety.
Sources
Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984