Larry Came to University Absolutely Believing That It Was Wrong

question 114

Multiple Choice

Larry came to university absolutely believing that it was wrong to ever drink alcohol. After a while, he starts to drink very moderately at parties even though doing so makes him anxious. What would dissonance theory suggest that Larry will do and why?

• A) decide drinking is wrong but he needs to drink in university
• B) start drinking more because of his anxiety
• C) stop drinking again to resolve his anxiety
• D) decide moderate drinking is not really a problem

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