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


Answer: A

Psychology

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