In a Psychology Experiment, the Experimenter Forces You to Write

question 153

Multiple Choice

In a psychology experiment, the experimenter forces you to write a counterattitudinal essay in favour of raising tuition. After you do so, you asked what you really think about raising tuition. According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, you will

• A)have a more positive attitude than before about raising tuition
• B)have a more negative attitude than before about raising tuition
• C)complain about the nature of the experiment
• D)not change your attitude at all
• E)feel a threat to your self-worth

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