Dwayne Is Starting a New Student Group on Campus

question 59

Multiple Choice

Dwayne is starting a new student group on campus.He wants the group to be successful and wants members of the group to be highly committed.According to cognitive dissonance theory,which of the following should Dwayne do?

• A) pay the potential members $100 each and require them to undergo a highly embarrassing initiation
• B) pay the potential members $25 each and require them to undergo a mildly embarrassing initiation
• C) pay the potential members $5 each to attend the initial meeting of the group
• D) require potential members to contribute $25 to the group and undergo a highly embarrassing initiation

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Definitions:

Committed Relationship

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