Strong cognitive dissonance effects are NOT likely to occur when

A) the actor feels he or she had free choice in acting contrary to his or her beliefs.
B) a decision is final.
C) there is strong external justification for acting contrary to one's beliefs.
D) the self is involved.


Answer: C

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