In an Experiment Some Participants Are Asked to Write a Counter-Attitudinal

question 73

Multiple Choice

In an experiment some participants are asked to write a counter-attitudinal essay, but others are forced to write the essay. Based on cognitive dissonance theory, which of the following results should be expected?

• A) Participants asked to write the essay should change their attitudes, but only if they are paid very little money.
• B) Participants asked to write the essay should change their attitudes, but only if they are paid a large sum of money.
• C) Participants forced to write the essay should change their attitudes, but only if they are paid very little money.
• D) Participants forced to write the essay should change their attitudes, but only if they are paid a large sum of money.

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