Chloe Debated for a Long Time About Whether to Take

question 98

Multiple Choice

Chloe debated for a long time about whether to take a psychology or a sociology course, both of which looked interesting. She finally chose the psychology course. Now, because she is experiencing __________, she raves about the psychology course to her friends.

• A) insufficient justification
• B) postdecision dissonance
• C) a justification of effort
• D) a threat to self-evaluation maintenance

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Definitions:

Duchenne Smile

A genuine smile that involves the contraction of both the zygomatic major muscle (raising the corners of the mouth) and the orbicularis oculi muscle (causing crow's feet around the eyes).

Competent

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully or efficiently.

Cry

The act of shedding tears in response to an emotional state, such as sadness, happiness, or pain.

Tension

A mental or emotional strain, often resulting from circumstances that cause stress or anxiety.