Ben and his wife, Jenny, have a disagreement over what kinds of investments they should make for long-term financial security. Ben wants to invest more heavily in risky ventures, while Jenny prefers more secure options such as compact disks or savings bonds. Ben and Jenny have a(n) ________.

A. affective conflict
B. cognitive conflict
C. conflict of interest
D. goal conflict

Answer: C

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