Jamal, a 15-year old successful high school student, believes that intelligent people like himself do not need to cheat in order to earn good grades. He then witnesses his best friend who he considers intelligent peeking in his textbook to find an answer for a difficult test question. Jamal then feels immediately uneasy. This is an example of:

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This scenario is an example of vicarious dissonance, where Jamal experiences discomfort upon observing someone he identifies with (his intelligent friend) engaging in behavior (cheating) that contradicts his own beliefs (that intelligent people do not need to cheat). This dissonance arises not from his own actions but from witnessing the actions of someone he relates to.

Jamal, a 15-Year Old Successful High School Student, Believes That