Recall that in experiments presented in your text (Leippe & Eisenstadt, 1994; 1998), why did white participants experience dissonance after writing essays in favor of doubling scholarship funds for minority students?
a. They were racially prejudiced.
b. It would mean less scholarship money for white students.
c. They had little contact with minority students.
d. It would expose their prejudice.
Answer: B
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