Going into final exams,Anita finds out that if she does not maintain a B+ average,she will lose her entrance scholarship.Choosing between the _ and the represents an approach-avoidance conflict that might arise after she finds out this information.

A) boredom of studying; embarrassment of telling her parents she lost her scholarship
B) victory of achieving good grades; fun she will miss out on while studying
C) victory of achieving good grades; feeling of success she will get from studying
D) boredom of studying; fear of failing the course

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Going into final exams,Anita finds out that if she does not maintain a B+ average,she will lose her entrance scholarship.Choosing between the _________ and the ________ represents an approach-avoidance conflict that might arise after she finds out this information.

A) boredom of studying; embarrassment of telling her parents she lost her scholarship
B) victory of achieving good grades; fun she will miss out on while studying
C) victory of achieving good grades; feeling of success she will get from studying
D) boredom of studying; fear of failing the course

Rachel Albritton · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The approach-avoidance conflict here involves the positive outcome of achieving good grades (approach) versus the negative aspect of missing out on fun activities while studying (avoidance).

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