A social psychology graduate student who works long hours for little pay becomes increasingly convinced that she loves social psychology. This student's attitude toward her chosen field of study is most likely the result of

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This is an example of insufficient justification, where individuals alter their attitudes to match their behaviors when the external justification (e.g., rewards, punishment) is insufficient. In this case, the student rationalizes her hard work and low pay by convincing herself she loves social psychology, aligning her attitude with her actions due to the lack of external rewards.

A Social Psychology Graduate Student Who Works Long Hours for Little