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gonzo233 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

What result would self-perception theory predict from a study in which participants performed a dull task but were paid to tell another subject it was enjoyable?

a. The more subjects are paid, the more guilty they should feel for lying.
b. The more subjects are paid, the more enjoyable they should find the task.
c. The less subjects are paid, the more interesting they should find the task.
d. none of the above

Question 2

Which factor does NOT influence how much dissonance a person feels when engaging in attitude-discrepant behavior?

a. irrevocable commitment
b. effort
c. distraction
d. choice