When Carol was worried that her boyfriend had lost interest in her, her views about social issues became more extreme. McGregor at al. would say that Carol's behaviour is an example of _____________________

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McGregor et al. suggest that when people feel uncertain or threatened, they may adopt more extreme views as a way to compensate for their insecurity, a concept known as compensatory conviction.

When Carol Was Worried That Her Boyfriend Had Lost Interest