Question

Carl's first job was as a camp counselor. The hours were grueling and the pay was practically nothing. Carl spent most of the summer broke, miserable, and wondering why he'd accepted the job. However, 10 years later, his outlook was different. He remembered this job fondly and considered it a worthwhile life experience. Which effect describes his shift in thinking?

Answer 1

Answer:

Justification of effort

Explanation:

When a person attaches more value to an outcome of an effort, greater than the objective value of the outcome, this situation is known as effort justification.

Here, the objective value of Carl's outcome was very less. He reminisce's about his first job thinking that it was worthwhile when in fact objectively his effort had very little value.

This happens because of the discrepancy in the amount of effort put in and the reward which leads to a cognitive dissonance. By adjusting one's attitude this dissonance is resolved.