For the Past Several Weeks Jared Has Been Quite Impatient

question 116

Multiple Choice

For the past several weeks Jared has been quite impatient and even cruel toward his administrative assistant. According to cognitive dissonance theory, Jared will likely begin to __________.

• A) feel very guilty
• B) pity his assistant
• C) regard the person more favorably
• D) feel more contemptuous toward his assistant

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