Zach Worked for an IT Company Making $50 an Hour

question 57

Multiple Choice

Zach worked for an IT company making $50 an hour when he made a lateral career change and began working for a different company.After his departure,there was a strike at his old workplace and everyone got a pay raise.Mac took Zach's place after the strike and ended up making $100 an hour for doing the same work.If Zach and Mac are each asked how much they like their jobs at each of their companies,what would cognitive dissonance theory predict they will say?

• A) Both Mac and Zach will say they dislike their jobs to the same degree at this company.
• B) Mac will rate his job at this company as better than Zach.
• C) Zach will rate his job at this company as better than Mac.
• D) Both Mac and Zach will say they like their jobs to the same degree at this company.

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Definitions:

Group Attractiveness

The extent to which a group is considered desirable to join by potential and current members, often due to its prestige, goals, or relationships.

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Unpleasant Shared Experience

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