People generally __________ think that they would like to be able to easily change a decision they've made; however, the research on cognitive dissonance suggests that people actually are __________ with their choice when a decision is more permanent.
A) do; happier
B) do; not as happy
C) do not; happier
D) do not; not as happy

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Research on cognitive dissonance shows that when people make a decision that is more permanent, they tend to justify their choice and thus end up happier with it, contrary to the common belief that flexibility in changing decisions would make them happier.

People Generally __________ Think That They Would Like to Be