approach-approach conflict

approach-approach conflict
approach-approach conflict n psychological conflict that results when a choice must be made between two desirable alternatives compare APPROACH-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT, AVOIDANCE-AVOIDANCE CONFLICT

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conflict resulting from two available goals which are desirable but incompatible.

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