Although Aaron Would Like to Go with His Friend to Hear

question 355

Multiple Choice

Although Aaron would like to go with his friend to hear a particular political candidate speak, he does not go because he knows his boss is supporting the other candidate.Thus, Aaron's decision not to go with his friend to the political rally is due to

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) a strong conviction.
• C) the expectation of how his boss would evaluate him.
• D) the effects of a long-standing habit.

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