Your friend Amy asks you what you think of the shoes she just bought. Privately, you think they are the ugliest shoes you have ever seen, but you tell her you love them

In the past, Amy has always valued your honest opinion and doesn't care that much about the shoes, which were inexpensive. Because the external justification for your fib was __________, you will probably _________________.
a. high; decide you like the shoes
b. high; maintain your view that the shoes are ugly
c. low; decide you like the shoes
d. low; maintain your view that the shoes are ugly


Answer: C

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