In a Research Study by Steele, He Replicated Brehm's Earlier

question 81

Multiple Choice

In a research study by Steele, he replicated Brehm's earlier study on postdecision dissonance reduction. In Steele's study, students were asked to rate albums, and were then given their fifth- or sixth-ranked album. After making their choice, they were asked to rate the albums again. The students __________ the one they rejected.

• A) rated the album they selected as equal to
• B) rated the album they selected as higher than
• C) rated the album they selected as lower than
• D) turned down the album they had selected in favor of

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Key Comparisons

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Binary Search

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