Jan and Michelle Would Both Like to Ride a Motorcycle

question 75

Multiple Choice

Jan and Michelle would both like to ride a motorcycle.Jan's parents explicitly prohibit her from riding a motorcycle and tell her that she'll be grounded should she choose to disobey them.Michelle's parents express their concern for her safety and tell her that they would be very disappointed if she decided to take a ride.According to dissonance theory, two months after the warnings, who would be more likely to ride a motorcycle if given the opportunity?

• A) Jan would be more likely to decide to ride the motorcycle.
• B) Michelle would be more likely to decide to ride the motorcycle.
• C) Both would decide to ride the motorcycle, but for different reasons.
• D) Neither would decide to ride the motorcycle, but for different reasons.

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