Sumi babysits for her mother's friend, Kate, and is paid $5 for her efforts. Taking care of Kate's kids is hard work because the kids are tired and cry most of the time. When Sumi arrives home, she reports to her mother that the kids were great and it was well worth her time to babysit them. It is likely that Sumi is experiencing __________.

A. the fundamental attribution error
B. cognitive dissonance
C. persuasion
D. prejudice


Answer: B

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