A social psychology graduate student who works long hours for little pay becomes increasingly convinced that she loves social psychology.What is the most likely cause of this student's attitude toward her chosen field of study?

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The student's attitude is likely due to insufficient justification. This phenomenon occurs when a person's attitude toward a task or activity is strengthened when they are given minimal external justification for it (such as low pay or long hours). The individual then internally justifies their behavior by convincing themselves that they must truly enjoy the task or activity, leading to a stronger attitude towards it.

A Social Psychology Graduate Student Who Works Long Hours for Little