Sam really likes Joann, a girl he's been dating for a few weeks. The problem is Sam is a Republican and Joann is a Democrat, and Sam isn't sure he can see himself in a long-term relationship with someone of a different political party. Based on this scenario, what is Sam experiencing?

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Reagan Wiggins

8 December, 00:37

Sam really likes Joann, a girl he's been dating for a few weeks. The problem is Sam is a Republican and Joann is a Democrat, and Sam isn't sure he can see himself in a long-term relationship with someone of a different political party. Based on this scenario, what is Sam experiencing?

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Frankie Melendez · Answer 1

Cognitive dissonance.

Explanation:

Based on this scenario, Sam is experiencing cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance describes Sam's feelings regarding Joann. He really likes her but he is not sure to be with her in a long-term relationship, because there is a conflict between two aspects of his feelings for her and his political ideas that are so different. People try to be consistent, and when what they believe to be true is in danger they feel cognitive dissonance, which will be tried to be reduced.