Research on Effort Justification and Cognitive Dissonance Theory Most Directly

question 141

Multiple Choice

Research on effort justification and cognitive dissonance theory most directly suggests that ____.

• A)fraternity "hazing" is an effective way to promote group loyalty
• B)most people engage in social loafing
• C)twelve-person juries are likely to come up with different verdicts than are juries with four or fewer people
• D)most people look to others when deciding how to behave in a group context

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