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People generally ________ think they would like to be able to easily change a decision they've made; however, the research on cognitive dissonance suggests that people actually are ________ with their choice when a decision is more permanent.
 
  a. do; happier
  b. do; not as happy
  c. do not; happier
  d. do not; not as happy

Question 2

According to research presented in the text, students shot a roll of film and printed two photographs. Some were told that they could exchange the one they chose to keep within five days, but others were told that their choice was final.
 
  What was the dependent variable of this experiment?
  a. condition: choice or no choice
  b. condition: photograph 1 or photograph 2
  c. how much they liked the photos
  d. the five day exchange period



Moriaki

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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