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pamelaperejil
APPROACH-AVOIDANCE
ambivalence or conflict that arises when a goal has both desirable and undesirable aspects or consequences, leading the individual to feel confused or conflicted regarding whether to complete the goal. For example, when a highly desired but lower paid job opportunity becomes available, the person would like to approach the job, but also avoid the drop in salary. The closer an individual gets to the decision or goal, the greater the anxiety becomes.
That thing where you pull people closer and then push them away. My mom says I've done this since birth.
ambivalence or conflict that arises when a goal has both desirable and undesirable aspects or consequences, leading the individual to feel confused or conflicted regarding whether to complete the goal. For example, when a highly desired but lower paid job opportunity becomes available, the person would like to approach the job, but also avoid the drop in salary. The closer an individual gets to the decision or goal, the greater the anxiety becomes.
That thing where you pull people closer and then push them away. My mom says I've done this since birth.
- Diagnosis Status
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- Gender
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- Enable Politics Forum
- Enable
Signature
Probably not autistic.
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