Renata Started Grad School This Fall and Is Locked into the Program

question 174

Multiple Choice

Renata started grad school this fall and is locked into the program for the next three years because she has accepted a fellowship. Unfortunately, Renata discovers that she hates the field specialization she is in. According to cognitive dissonance theory, Renata is likely to

• A)not change her dislike of the program.
• B)decide that she loves the program.
• C)decide how much she thinks the amount of the fellowship justifies her staying in a field she dislikes.
• D)quit school and find a job.

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Definitions:

Pinch Hitter

In baseball, a substitute batter who comes in to bat in place of another player; metaphorically, someone who steps in to handle a situation or task for someone else.

Player Substitutions

The act of replacing one player with another during a game, common in team sports, to adjust strategies or enhance performance.

Specialization

A process in which individuals, organizations, or countries focus on producing a limited range of goods or services, aiming to increase efficiency and expertise.

Production

The method of merging different materials and non-material elements (such as designs and expertise) to create products for use.