In Festinger and Carlsmith's Classic Study of Cognitive Dissonance, Which

question 125

Multiple Choice

In Festinger and Carlsmith's classic study of cognitive dissonance, which group of subjects experienced both a high level of cognitive dissonance and exhibited more attitude change?

• A)subjects who were offered $20 to "lie" and refused the offer
• B)subjects who were offered $1 to "lie" and accepted the offer
• C)subjects who were offered $1 to "lie" and refused the offer
• D)subjects who were offered $20 to "lie" and accepted the offer

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