6 : Conflicting Motives < EASY >

: Choosing between two desirable outcomes.

Example : Accepting a promotion that comes with a big raise but requires much longer working hours. 6 : Conflicting Motives

Experience : This is the most common real-life conflict and typically produces the most anxiety and long-term deliberation. Psychological Impact and Resolution : Choosing between two desirable outcomes

Example : Deciding between two equally fun vacation spots like Florida or Colorado. identifying three main types

Example : A child having to choose between two unpleasant chores, like washing dishes or taking out the trash.

: A single goal has both positive and negative aspects.

Psychologist Kurt Lewin first conceptualized these conflicts in the 1930s, identifying three main types, while a fourth (double approach-avoidance) was added later.