Juanita is a new second-grade teacher who believes that when correcting the behavior of a child you should explain why the behavior is wrong and how to change the behavior.Her teaching mentor believes that focusing on discipline and correcting each mistake harshly will help avoid behavior problems in the future.Juanita is now using the same harsh discipline.Based on research on attitude change,Juanita's change in attitude about her job illustrates the impact of

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Juanita's change in attitude about her job, from believing in explaining why a behavior is wrong to adopting a harsh discipline approach after her mentor's influence, illustrates the impact of role playing on attitudes. When people start to play a new role, initially they might feel insincere, but over time, their attitudes can change to align with their roles. In this case, Juanita's role as a teacher, influenced by her mentor's approach, led her to adopt attitudes consistent with that role.

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