Psychological conflict occurs when an individual faces opposing desires, thoughts, or emotions, leading to internal tension. This conflict can arise from competing goals, such as wanting to achieve success while fearing failure, or from moral dilemmas where personal values clash with societal expectations. Such conflicts can manifest in various forms, including cognitive dissonance, where a person struggles to reconcile conflicting beliefs, or approach-avoidance conflict, where a choice has both positive and negative aspects. Understanding these conflicts is essential for addressing mental health issues and improving decision-making processes.