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abern

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In general, the more ________ a decision between alternatives, the ________ the postdecision dissonance.
 
  a. permanent; greater
  b. revocable; greater
  c. trivial; greater
  d. free; less

Question 2

Researchers (Knox & Inkster, 1968) visited a race track and interviewed people betting on the horses, both before and after they had placed their bets. They found that people who ________ were more confident in their betting decisions because ________
 
  a. had already placed their bets; their bets changed the odds
  b. had already placed their bets; they couldn't change their minds
  c. had placed small, two-dollar bets; they stood to lose less
  d. were waiting to place large bets; they reported more experience



macybarnes

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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