Which of the Following Conditions Would Lead to an Increase

question 52

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following conditions would lead to an increase in postdecision dissonance?

• A) The decision is an important one psychosocially or financially, or both.
• B) Groups that an individual looks to when forming attitudes and opinions have made the same purchasing decision.
• C) The forgone alternatives did not have many favorable features.
• D) The decision was made deliberately and with plenty of feedback from the primary reference group.

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements through the action of skeletal muscles.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and it may also be involved in some cognitive functions.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to treat depression and other disorders.