Studies of Postdecisional Dissonance and Selective Exposure to Information Demonstrate

question 13

Multiple Choice

Studies of postdecisional dissonance and selective exposure to information demonstrate all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) commitment to choice is not necessary for postdecisional dissonance
• B) postdecisional dissonance most often leads to regret of choice
• C) postdecisional dissonance most leads to seeking information that supports the rejected choice
• D) postdecisional dissonance never lends to regret of choice

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Definitions:

Free Riders

A person who receives the benefit of a good without paying for it. Because it is often virtually impossible to restrict the consumption of public goods to those who pay, these goods are subject to free-rider problems.

Public Good

A commodity or service that is provided without profit to all members of a society, either by the government or a private individual or organization.

Private Firms

Businesses owned and controlled by individuals or groups of individuals, as opposed to being owned by the government.

Property Rights

Legal rights to possess, use, and dispose of assets including real property (land and buildings) and intellectual property.