In a Psychological Experiment, Jill Was Paid $1 to Take

question 90

Multiple Choice

In a psychological experiment, Jill was paid $1 to take sewing spools out of a box and place them in another box. Jack was paid $20 to do the same task. When they finished, they were told to tell someone else that the task was positive. Finally, they each were asked how they felt about the task. According to cognitive dissonance, which of the following is correct?

• A)They both said the task was boring.
• B)Jack felt positive about the task while Jill did not.
• C)Jill felt more positive about the task than Jack.
• D)Jack and Jill both thought the task was good.

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