PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
PSYCH 5, Introductory Psychology, 5th Edition (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781305662704
Author: Spencer A. Rathus
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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In psychology, there is a term used to describe the feeling of being stretched out in several directions by contrasting motives, which can prove extremely stressful. Group interaction is first interrupted by an initial dispute- whether by differences of opinion, disagreements amongst members, or the scarceness of resources- and by this time, the group is not united anymore and may divide into separate factions.

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Psychologists define “conflict” as the feeling of being stretched out in multiple directions by contrasting motives, which can often prove extremely stressful for all parties involved. In psychology, these conflicts are classified into four types: approach–approach, avoidance–avoidance, approach–avoidance, and multiple approach–avoidance. The different choices that we have available can cause us increased stress and place us in a protracted conflict.

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