Chloe Debated for a Long Time About Whether to Take

question 98

Multiple Choice

Chloe debated for a long time about whether to take a psychology or a sociology course, both of which looked interesting. She finally chose the psychology course. Now, because she is experiencing __________, she raves about the psychology course to her friends.

• A) insufficient justification
• B) postdecision dissonance
• C) a justification of effort
• D) a threat to self-evaluation maintenance

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Definitions:

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may or may not reflect reality.

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived notions or beliefs about the characteristics, roles, and behaviors of men and women based on their gender.

Leadership Gender Gap

The disparity in leadership roles between men and women, often highlighting underrepresentation of women in senior positions.

Human Capital Differences

Variations in the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes among individuals that contribute to their economic productivity.