John tells his coworker Alice that he finds her charming and attractive after they have just heard a stern lecture on avoiding sexual harassment in the workplace.Alice is likely to apply the ________ principle and believe that ________.

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The augmenting principle suggests that if an action occurs despite the presence of strong opposing forces, the motive behind the action is perceived as particularly strong. In this case, despite just hearing a lecture on avoiding sexual harassment, John's decision to tell Alice he finds her charming and attractive would likely be seen as a strong indication of his genuine feelings, leading Alice to believe that John really likes her.

John Tells His Coworker Alice That He Finds Her Charming