Glen spent four years in university, working very hard towards his degree in journalism. After graduating, he has been unable to find a job in his field, and instead works as a waiter. He often states that university was worthwhile because he met a lot of new people and made some friends. Which of the following concepts is Glen demonstrating?

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Glen is demonstrating effort justification, as he worked very hard towards his degree and may feel the need to justify that effort despite not finding a job in his field. He focuses on the positive aspects of his university experience, such as meeting new people and making friends, in order to feel like the effort he put in was worthwhile.

Glen Spent Four Years in University, Working Very Hard Towards