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:

Marital Status

A legal or social recognition of a person's current relationship status, such as single, married, divorced, or widowed.

Significant Effect

A notable or considerable impact or influence on something.

Subculture Of Violence

A cultural group within a larger culture that accepts violence as a normal and acceptable response to conflicts or problems.

Psychologically Weak

A condition or state of lacking mental strength or resilience, which can affect an individual's ability to cope with stress or adversity.