Dissonance theory would predict that those who work hardest in a class will find that class __________.

A) less enjoyable
B) more enjoyable
C) as enjoyable as someone who did not work hard
D) boring but informative

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Hannah Cavazos · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Dissonance theory, particularly cognitive dissonance theory, suggests that when individuals put a lot of effort into a task or goal (such as working hard in a class), they are likely to rationalize the effort by valuing the outcome more highly. Therefore, they would find the class more enjoyable to justify the effort they put into it.

Dissonance theory would predict that those who work hardest in a class will find that class __________.

A) less enjoyable
B) more enjoyable
C) as enjoyable as someone who did not work hard
D) boring but informative

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Dissonance theory would predict that those who work hardest in a class will find that class __________.A) less enjoyableB) more enjoyableC) as enjoyable as someone who did not work hardD) boring but informative

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Dissonance theory would predict that those who work hardest in a class will find that class __________.

A) less enjoyable
B) more enjoyable
C) as enjoyable as someone who did not work hard
D) boring but informative