Which of the following is the most likely cause of the change of heart among participants in Festinger and Carlsmith's (1959)classic peg-turning study of cognitive dissonance?

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Festinger and Carlsmith's (1959) classic peg-turning study of cognitive dissonance demonstrated that when participants were paid only $1 to perform a tedious task (turning pegs), they later reported enjoying the task more than those who were paid $20. This is due to insufficient justification, as participants only received $1 for a task that they did not enjoy, causing them to experience cognitive dissonance. In order to reduce this tension, they convinced themselves that the task was more enjoyable than it actually was.

Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Cause of the Change