Experience : This is typically the least stressful type and is resolved as soon as you start moving toward one choice, which then becomes more attractive.
Experience : This is the most common real-life conflict and typically produces the most anxiety and long-term deliberation. Psychological Impact and Resolution 6 : Conflicting Motives
: Choosing between two undesirable outcomes, often described as being caught between "a rock and a hard place". Experience : This is typically the least stressful
Example : Choosing between a high-paying job in a boring city versus a lower-paying job in a city you love. 6 : Conflicting Motives
Example : Accepting a promotion that comes with a big raise but requires much longer working hours.
Conflicting motives trigger several psychological phenomena: