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After a lot of thought, Dirk decided to join 'Heaven's Devils'. Before becoming a real member of the exclusive club he had to undergo a most embarrassing initiation (which cannot be described here) . According to the concept of effort justification:

A) he would want to 'get even' with the other group members.
B) the group would be more attractive than if he had not suffered at all.
C) Dirk would later try to change the rules of entry for future would-be members.
D) the rest of the group would make it up to Dirk later on.

Effort Justification

A special case of cognitive dissonance: inconsistency is experienced when a person makes a considerable effort to achieve a modest goal.

Exclusive Club

A private or restricted group that only allows membership based on certain criteria, often associated with high status or specific interests.

Initiation

The process or ceremony marking the admission of someone into a new role, status, or group, often involving specific rituals or tasks.

  • Recognize the role of effort justification in valuing personal experiences and decisions.
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