Iris is a vegetarian, but she ate a steak last night. When would she be most likely to try to rationalize her steak-eating?

a. If she was forced to eat the steak against her will
b. If she was paid a lot of money to eat the steak
c. If she chose to eat the steak and she feels guilty or nervous—regardless of whether she attributes these feelings to the steak-eating
d. If she chose to eat the steak and feels guilty or nervous, AND attributes these feelings to the steak-eating


D

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