After Rachel learns that she will soon lose her job due to lay-offs, she finds her job more interesting than before and works harder at it. Her behavior illustrates a(n) _____.
A) anticipatory contrast effect
B) positive contrast effect
C) differential reinforcement effect
D) negative contrast effect

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Anticipatory contrast effect is a phenomenon in which a person's behavior changes in anticipation of a future event. In this case, Rachel's behavior changed in anticipation of losing her job.

After Rachel Learns That She Will Soon Lose Her Job