Imagine that a researcher asks you to perform a dull task and then pays you to lie by telling a prospective subject that the task was enjoyable. The principle of insufficient justification says that you should come to see the task as _____ when you are paid _____.

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The principle of insufficient justification suggests that when individuals are paid less to lie, they experience cognitive dissonance and are more likely to change their attitude to align with their behavior, thus perceiving the task as more interesting and enjoyable.

Imagine That a Researcher Asks You to Perform a Dull