Studies of postdecisional dissonance and selective exposure to information demonstrate all of the following EXCEPT:
A) commitment to choice is not necessary for postdecisional dissonance
B) postdecisional dissonance most often leads to regret of choice
C) postdecisional dissonance most leads to seeking information that supports the rejected choice
D) postdecisional dissonance never lends to regret of choice

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Studies have shown that postdecisional dissonance can lead to regret, but it is not always the case. Option A is true- commitment to choice is not necessary for postdecisional dissonance. Option C is also true- individuals tend to seek information that supports their choice and reject information that contradicts it. Option D is false- regret of choice can occur as a result of postdecisional dissonance.

Studies of Postdecisional Dissonance and Selective Exposure to Information Demonstrate