Trista Had to Choose Between Two Potential Mates, Charlie and Ryan

question 117

Multiple Choice

Trista had to choose between two potential mates, Charlie and Ryan, on the final episode of the original The Bachelorette.In the end, she chose Ryan.Several weeks later, a reporter interviewed Trista about her feelings toward the two men.Which of the following predictions regarding her feelings at the time of the interview would be most likely if she is trying to avoid post-decision dissonance?

• A) Trista says that her attitudes about both men have become more negative with the benefit of hindsight.
• B) Trista suggests that she was impressed by his career ambitions at first, but has come to realize that Charlie's busy work schedule would have been an obstacle to a successful relationship.
• C) Trista has come to notice a variety of "little things" about Ryan that are starting to annoy her, including his penchant for writing really lousy poetry.
• D) Trista reports that she believes Charlie to be one of the most attractive men she has ever met in person.

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