This is Jason's first time performing in a comedy club.He is ignoring his extreme nervousness and acting cocky and arrogant instead.After a short while,he actually starts to feel confident.According to Sullivan's theories,Jason is experiencing the positive effects of

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Sullivan's theory of acting "as if" suggests that if someone alters their behavior, emotions and thoughts by acting as if they are confident, eventually they will start to feel confident. In this scenario, Jason is initially nervous but by acting cocky and arrogant, he is able to convince himself that he is indeed confident, and this positive feeling is reinforced as he performs without complications.

This Is Jason's First Time Performing in a Comedy Club