Question

A student in your class gets picked on by other students. He says its okay because that means the other students like him. This is an example of

Answer 1

This situation is an example of cognitive dissonance, where the student is justifying or rationalizing the negative behavior (being picked on) in a way that makes it seem more acceptable or positive. By framing the bullying as a sign of being liked, the student is attempting to reduce the psychological discomfort that comes from being mistreated and to maintain a more positive self-image. It could also be seen as a form of denial or self-deception, where the student minimizes the harm of bullying to cope with the situation.