Ataui Is Asked by Her Niece to Explain the Benefits

question 8

Multiple Choice

Ataui is asked by her niece to explain the benefits of exercise.Then,a few minutes later,Ataui reflects on the fact that she has not exercised in quite some time.According to research on cognitive dissonance processes,what is Ataui now likely to do?

• A)engage in exercise
• B)not engage in exercise,and come up with an excuse for not doing so
• C)exercise,but only if she feels there is a strong external incentive to do so
• D)exercise,but only if she can see no external reason why she should

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