Glenda put a lot of time and work into trying to achieve positive cognitive and behavioral changes through psychotherapy.Which of the following factors is most likely to lead her to exaggerate the effectiveness of her psychotherapy?

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The self-justification motive refers to the tendency for individuals to justify their decisions or actions in order to maintain a positive self-image. Glenda may be motivated to exaggerate the effectiveness of her psychotherapy in order to validate her decision to invest time and effort into the treatment.

Glenda Put a Lot of Time and Work into Trying