After narrowing his car choice to either a Toyota or a Honda,James has decided to buy a Toyota.After he has made his decision,which of the following is most likely to happen?

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According to cognitive dissonance theory, after making a decision, people will feel dissonance if the decision was difficult or had important consequences. In this case, James had narrowed his choices to two options and made a decision, which indicates it was a difficult decision. However, if he receives positive feedback from others about his choice, he will feel less dissonance because it affirms his decision. Option A is less likely because it suggests James will regret his decision, which is not typical after someone has made a choice. Option C suggests James will engage in cognitive processing, which could happen, but it is not the most likely outcome. Option D is also less likely because after making a decision, people typically feel less dissonance because they have resolved the conflict.

After Narrowing His Car Choice to Either a Toyota or a Honda,James