Juan needed to decide if he should live at home with his parents or in a dorm this year.He liked the idea of the freedom of the dorm but knew it was cheaper to live at home.According to cognitive dissonance theory,after deciding to stay at home Juan will likely
A)wish that he had decided to move to the dorm.
B)feel like he made the right decision wish he could have afforded the move.
C)feel confident that he made the best decision;dorms are expensive and dirty anyway.
D)change his mind at the last minute and ultimately live in the dorms.

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Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that after making a decision, people often change their attitudes to align with their choice to reduce discomfort. Juan will likely convince himself that staying at home was the best decision by focusing on the negatives of dorm life.

Juan Needed to Decide If He Should Live at Home