Which of the following statements is true?
A)People feel more confident just after betting on a horse than just before betting.
B)Contestants at a carnival game feel more confident of winning before agreeing to play than just after agreeing to play.
C)Voters are more confident in a candidate just before voting than just after voting.
D)Voters are less confident in a candidate just after voting than before voting.

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This phenomenon is related to the concept of cognitive dissonance and commitment. Once people make a decision, such as placing a bet, they tend to feel more confident in the outcome. This is because making a choice often leads to a psychological need to justify that choice, thereby increasing confidence in the decision made.

Which of the Following Statements Is True