Being a backronym of AADC (the title of an Indonesian movie), "approach-avoidance defensive conflict" refers to the psychological struggle where a single goal has both positive and negative aspects, causing a person to be both drawn to and repelled by it. This internal tension leads to stress and indecision as the individual weighs the pros and cons, and the conflict often results in periods of back-and-forth thinking. Examples include wanting a promotion but dreading the longer hours, or wanting a vacation but being discouraged by the high cost.
She faced an approach-avoidance defensive conflict when she considered accepting the job offer; the salary was great, but the thought of a longer commute made her hesitate.
by Emotional Cruiser October 25, 2025
Get the approach-avoidance defensive conflictmug. It isn't going to change. You're doimg this out of spite and I'm not going to let you off the hook for nothing. Again, I don't actually care about the morality of it at this point. If doing something immoral prevent you from "training" me. I'm not changing my behavior.
by Hym Iam April 7, 2024
Get the My approachmug. by Flickdawristohhhh March 18, 2017
Get the Missed Approachmug. When an individual is unable to focus on one thing and wants to do/prioritise many things.
By doing so they fail to achieve anything
By doing so they fail to achieve anything
by ipa March 7, 2019
Get the Gung-ho Approachmug. by ChettyTok March 25, 2025
Get the Cold Approachmug. it is a common gaming term.
You are chased by monsters and you dig down, cover yourself with dirt and wait til the morning comes or someone saves your ass
You are chased by monsters and you dig down, cover yourself with dirt and wait til the morning comes or someone saves your ass
by ErectusDeformus April 2, 2017
Get the The IG approachmug. A.k.a: "The Mt. Vernon method"
An old strategy for cleaning and decluttering...the Mount Vernon Method. Originating from the Washington Estate: Mt. Vernon
An old strategy for cleaning and decluttering...the Mount Vernon Method. Originating from the Washington Estate: Mt. Vernon
The Mount Vernon Approach was used at George Washington's estate, the method involves a one-room-at-a-time approach, starting at the door and moving clockwise around the room, cleaning and organizing one piece of furniture before moving on to the next. The advantage of this method is pacing yourself, and having clear goals that can be accomplished one by one.
n. "I learned to use the Mt. Vernon approach from my mother." --E.M.
v. "Just Mt. Vernon it."
n. "I learned to use the Mt. Vernon approach from my mother." --E.M.
v. "Just Mt. Vernon it."
by EmaliaRyn October 16, 2013
Get the Mount Vernon Approachmug.