In Lewin's motivational conflicts theory, which type of conflict occurs when choosing between two desirable options?

• A. Approach-Avoidance Conflict
• B. Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict
• C. Approach-Approach Conflict
• D. Double Dilemma

Answer: (C)

When two desirable options pull you in different directions, the conflict is an approach-approach conflict. Lewin’s view sees motivation as forces pulling you toward possible outcomes, and here both options exert positive pull. You’re torn because each choice offers appealing benefits, so the difficulty lies in deciding which positive goal to pursue. For example, choosing between two equally attractive job offers means both have advantages, and the dilemma is choosing the one to go after.

In contrast, approach-avoidance involves one option that has both appealing and unappealing aspects, while avoidance-avoidance is about choosing between two undesirable options. Double dilemma isn’t a formal Lewin term for this scenario.