Recall that Aronson and his colleagues designed experiments to remind students of their own hypocrisy when it came to using condoms during sex. Participants who made videotaped speeches in which they talked about the difficulties they had using condoms actually changed their attitudes and behaviors related to condom use. These experiments are actually variations on the phenomenon of the ___________ paradigm.
A) justification of effort
B) postdecision dissonance
C) counterattitudinal advocacy
D) insufficient punishment

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The experiments designed by Aronson and his colleagues, where participants were asked to advocate for something (using condoms) that they personally did not practice, is an example of counterattitudinal advocacy paradigm. It is a technique used to change someone's attitude by asking them to publicly advocate for something that goes against their current beliefs or values. The resulting dissonance between their stated position and their behavior can lead to attitude change.

Recall That Aronson and His Colleagues Designed Experiments to Remind