After reducing postdecision dissonance, people are more likely to rate the chosen and unchosen alternatives as __________.
A) being very similar, with about equal strengths and weaknesses
B) having an equal number of strengths, but the chosen alternative as having fewer weaknesses
C) being more dissimilar, such that the chosen alternative is much more desirable than the unchosen one
D) being similar in terms of weaknesses, but the chosen alternative has more strengths

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After reducing postdecision dissonance, people tend to view their chosen alternative as much more desirable than the unchosen one, making them appear more dissimilar. This is a way to justify their decision and feel better about the choice they made.

After Reducing Postdecision Dissonance, People Are More Likely to Rate