Alex procrastinated and waited until the last day to start his open-book exam, leaving him short on time. The exam grade is crucial to him, and knowing his roommate aced it, Alex gives in to the temptation of asking for answers. However, as he considers cheating, Alex begins to sweat and feel sick, realizing that such an act would compromise his integrity and transform him into someone he doesn't want to be. Alex is now experiencing:
Group of answer choices
- accommodation
- assimilation
- cognitive dissonance
- equilibrium