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When Giving a Presentation on the Criminal Justice System, Steven

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When giving a presentation on the criminal justice system, Steven said, "If the hacks catch a lifer with a shank, they might throw him in the hole for a minute." In this example, Steven is inappropriately using ______________________.


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Experience Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is a conflict between one's beliefs and behaviors, often causing discomfort that leads to an attempt to reduce the inconsistency.

Induced Compliance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals change their attitudes or beliefs to align with their externally influenced behaviors, especially in situations causing cognitive dissonance.

Dissonance Reduction

A psychological process by which individuals reduce the discomfort (dissonance) caused by conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often by changing or rationalizing them.

Counterattitudinal Behavior

Engaging in behavior that is inconsistent with one's beliefs, attitudes, or values.

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