GATE 2021 XH5 – Question 50

Motivation, Emotion and Stress and Coping · Stress and Coping: Stressors, cognitive factors, general adaptation syndrome, effects of stress, problem-focused and emotion-focused coping · 2 marks · Multiple select

A teenager dislikes studying science but fears telling the parents because of their reaction. Which conflict classification and possible response fit?

Avoidance–avoidance: vacillating between telling the parents and continuing science.
Avoidance–avoidance: contemplating running away from home.
Approach–avoidance: experiencing emotional turmoil.
Multiple approach–avoidance: being guided by internal values.

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Correct answer: (A) Avoidance–avoidance: vacillating between telling the parents and continuing science.; (B) Avoidance–avoidance: contemplating running away from home.

Explanation

The two stated alternatives are both aversive: continue the disliked subject or face the feared parental reaction. That is avoidance–avoidance conflict. Vacillation or attempts to escape the entire situation are possible responses, matching A and B. Emotional turmoil alone does not make the structure approach–avoidance, and D adds a different conflict structure.

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