Both Ruth and Mike Oppose Abortion

question 29

Multiple Choice

Both Ruth and Mike oppose abortion. However, a researcher offers Ruth $3 and Mike $300 to write an essay on reasons why abortion should be legalized. Both Ruth and Mike comply with this request. The most likely outcome is that Ruth will experience ________.

• A) the same amount of cognitive dissonance as Mike
• B) less cognitive dissonance than will Mike
• C) no cognitive dissonance, but Mike will
• D) more cognitive dissonance than will Mike

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The study of social behavior, organization, and the functions of human society.

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Hierarchy

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