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CORALGRILL2014

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Rudy thinks that if he ever got kicked off the football team he would be depressed for months, and that his life would lose all meaning. In actuality, his response would probably not be this severe or prolonged. What is Rudy demonstrating?
 
  a. the impact bias
  b. self-affirmation
  c. lowballing
  d. effort justification

Question 2

You've recently learned that eating avocados, which you love, is bad for your health. To reduce the dissonance you experience after reading this news, you would most likely
 
  a. question the validity of the research and the integrity of the scientists.
  b. consume a larger quantity of avocados.
  c. tell all of your friends about the findings.
  d. reread the article more carefully.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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