Asked by Sammy Battaglia on May 17, 2024
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Jacob's father has always wanted him to be a lawyer. He has encouraged him to get good grades, graduate college earlier than his peers, and work as hard as he can. Jacob does not care about going to law school, but he does so to please his father. Jacob is responding to ________.
A) anxiety
B) pressure
C) overload
D) cognitive dissonance
Pressure
The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed, often measured in units such as Pascal or psi.
Cognitive Dissonance
The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, beliefs, or values simultaneously.
- Pinpoint and illustrate assorted stress triggers and their implications on human beings.
Verified Answer
AA
Areeb ArshadMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Jacob is responding to pressure from his father to pursue a career in law despite his lack of interest in it.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and illustrate assorted stress triggers and their implications on human beings.