When she first joined the Army, Stephanie was not entirely sure she would like it, but was excited about the thought of traveling around the world. By the end of the grueling basic training program, she absolutely loves Army life and is totally committed to it, despite the fact that she had been stationed in New Jersey and never got to leave the country. Stephanie's attitude toward the Army is most likely the result of

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Stephanie's change in attitude towards the Army, despite not fulfilling her initial reason for joining (traveling around the world), can be explained by effort justification. This concept suggests that when individuals put a lot of effort into a task or a group, they tend to value it more highly, even if it doesn't meet their initial expectations, to justify the effort they have put in.

When She First Joined the Army, Stephanie Was Not Entirely