After much deliberation,you decide on a college to attend.After you have made your decision,you find yourself reducing any dissonance by _______ the chosen university and _______ the unchosen universities.
A)focusing on;ignoring
B)ignoring;focusing on
C)downgrading;upgrading
D)upgrading;downgrading

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Once a decision has been made, we tend to reduce any dissonance by upgrading the chosen option and downgrading the unchosen options. This helps us feel justified in our decision and reduces any discomfort or doubt we may have.

After Much Deliberation,you Decide on a College to Attend