Renata started grad school this fall and is locked into the program for the next three years because she has accepted a fellowship. Unfortunately, Renata discovers that she hates the field specialization she is in. According to cognitive dissonance theory, Renata is likely to
A. not change her dislike of the program.
B. decide that she loves the program.
C. decide how much she thinks the amount of the fellowship justifies her staying in a field she dislikes.
D. quit school and find a job.
Answer: C
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