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Approach-Avoidance

Definition:

Approach-avoidance refers to a psychological concept that describes the conflicting emotions and motivations individuals experience when faced with a decision or situation that has both positive and negative aspects.

Senses:

• Noun: The internal conflict arising from the simultaneous desire to approach and avoid a particular action or outcome.
• Psychology: The psychological theory that explains the oscillation between attraction and repulsion towards a goal or object.

Usages:

Sense: Noun

Sample sentence 1: John experienced approach-avoidance when he was offered a promotion that required longer working hours but came with a higher salary.

Sample sentence 2: The approach-avoidance conflict was evident in Mary's decision of whether to attend the party or stay at home to study for an important test.

Sense: Psychology

Sample sentence 1: The concept of approach-avoidance is a central aspect of research in social psychology.

Sample sentence 2: The therapist helped Jane explore her approach-avoidance dilemma towards commitment in relationships.

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