After casting your ballot for an election, you are more convinced than you were before casting the ballot that you voted for the best candidate. This example illustrates the idea that when decisions are __________, individuals engage in a greater amount of dissonance reduction.
A) imminent
B) ambiguous
C) irrevocable
D) simple

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When decisions are irrevocable, meaning they cannot be changed, individuals feel a greater need to reduce any cognitive dissonance they may experience as a result of the decision. In this case, the person may have experienced some doubt or uncertainty about their candidate choice before casting their ballot. After the ballot is cast and the decision becomes irrevocable, the person is more motivated to reduce any dissonance they may feel by convincing themselves that they made the best choice.

After Casting Your Ballot for an Election, You Are More