Chloe Debated for a Long Time About Whether to Take

question 98

Multiple Choice

Chloe debated for a long time about whether to take a psychology or a sociology course, both of which looked interesting. She finally chose the psychology course. Now, because she is experiencing __________, she raves about the psychology course to her friends.

• A) insufficient justification
• B) postdecision dissonance
• C) a justification of effort
• D) a threat to self-evaluation maintenance

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Definitions:

Erikson

refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, which outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Old Age

The latter stage of the human lifespan, often associated with retirement, and physical and cognitive changes.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, or the state of being whole and undivided.

Kubler-Ross

Refers to the Kubler-Ross model, which outlines five stages of grief that people go through when dealing with tragedy or loss.