Participants in an Extremely Boring Experiment Are Asked to Lie

question 10

Multiple Choice

Participants in an extremely boring experiment are asked to lie and say that the experiment was fun and exciting. Which of the following participants will exhibit the most favorable attitudes toward the experiment?

• A) Elaine, who consumes an entire bottle of Hennigans scotch immediately after telling the lie
• B) George, who attributes his discomfort to the bulky Gortex coat he was wearing when he lied
• C) Kramer, who is convinced that nobody believes him whether he tells the truth or lies
• D) Jerry, who thinks that his lie will lead other participants to expect the experiment will be fun

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