Approach-avoidance conflict

Approach-avoidance conflicts as elements of stress were first introduced by psychologist Kurt Lewin, one of the founders of modern social psychology.[1][2]

  1. ^ Allport, G. W. (1948). "The Genius of Kurt Lewin". Journal of Social Issues. 4 (S1). The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues: 14–21. doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.1948.tb01792.x.
  2. ^ Lewin, K. (1935). A Dynamic Theory of Personality. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-0070374515.