Approach-avoidance conflict

/əˈpɹoʊtʃ əˈvɔɪ.dəns ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ noun

A motivational conflict in which a single goal has both attractive and repulsive qualities, creating ambivalence about pursuing it.

From 'approach' + 'avoidance' + Latin 'conflictus.' Being both drawn to and repelled by the same thing. Described by Kurt Lewin.

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