In Festinger and Carlsmith's (1959) Classic Study on Cognitive Dissonance

question 254

Multiple Choice

In Festinger and Carlsmith's (1959) classic study on cognitive dissonance, participants who were paid $20 for doing a boring task, in contrast to those who were paid $1 for doing the same task, __________.

• A) liked the task more
• B) liked the task less
• C) liked the task equally as much
• D) were more likely to tell their friends to do the task

Recognize the importance of employee involvement in productivity improvement processes.

Understand the rational model of decision making and its steps.

Recognize human compromises and biases that affect decision making.

Identify the importance of evaluating alternatives in the decision-making process.

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