Question

In the situation where ‘a teenager who hates studying science but is also not able to tell his parents fearing their reaction’, what is the conflict he is facing and which of these may be his way of dealing with this situation?

• A. Avoidance-Avoidance conflict, he will keep vacillating between telling his parents and continuing to study science.
• B. Avoidance-Avoidance conflict, he may contemplate running away from his home.
• C. Approach-Avoidance conflict, he will experience some emotional turmoil.
• D. Multiple Approach-Avoidance conflict, he will be guided by internal values.

Hint:

Avoidance-avoidance conflicts often result in indecision or escape behaviours.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B

Step 1: Identifying the nature of the conflict.
The teenager faces two undesirable options: continuing to study science (which he hates) or telling his parents and facing their negative reaction.
Step 2: Explaining avoidance-avoidance conflict.
An avoidance-avoidance conflict occurs when an individual must choose between two negative alternatives, both of which are unpleasant.
Step 3: Evaluating coping behaviours.
Such conflicts often lead to vacillation or escape-oriented responses, such as avoiding decision-making or contemplating running away.
Step 4: Eliminating incorrect options.
Approach-avoidance conflict involves a single goal with both positive and negative aspects, which is not the case here.
Step 5: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct conflict type and coping responses are described in options (A) and (B).
Final Answer: (A) and (B)